Experts 2018: Tiger Woods assures Patrick Reed he' s already locked upward 2019 Presidents Cup bid

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Patrick Reed won the Masters on Sunday. Winning the particular tournament, or any major for that matter, bestows its share of riches, possibilities, and fame. All pale when compared, however , to earning some adore from the G. O. A. Big t.

Following Reed’s victory at Augusta National upon Sunday night, Tiger Woods had an additional honor in store for the 27-year-old: an area on the American Presidents Cup group.

Woods, who made his very first appearance at the Masters since 2015 this week, was recently named chief of the American squad. Reed (as player) and Woods (assistant) had been together at the 2016 Ryder Glass and 2017 Presidents Cup, activities that ended in U. T. victory. They’ll also be together this particular fall for the Ryder Cup, since Reed’s win locks up his spot while Woods is signed on to help captain Jim Furyk.

Of course, given the success of Woods’ latest comeback, there’s a chance the duo could tee it up together in Paris. Considering Woods is Reed’s idol, as well as Reed’s affinity for team events, a gift that may top the green jacket.

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