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I think he has ruined his career with fans for his smart ass remarks. He is an insult to the game


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Sure he is. I think every athlete that competes at high level/professional level has some sense of entitlement and arrogance. I don't think thats a bad thing either. Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, and Mi

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I can easily say this kid is arrogant as hell, but like Richard Sherman in his post-Super Bowl interview it's a breath of fresh air. I'm so sick and tired of the PC, canned responses. Show some damn r

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I think he has ruined his career with fans for his smart ass remarks. He is an insult to the game

Lmao! That's a bit strong.

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Lmao! That's a bit strong.

It's very strong, he's in no way an insult to the game.  He has probably lost a portion of fan base he could have had if he chose his words more carefully.  I don't see commentators, bloggers or fans forgetting his comments for quite some time.

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My sister, who is not a golf fan, asked me of Reed, "is that the really annoying arrogant guy..."

She only happened to see his comments because I had the WGC on, and has no real knowledge of golfers.

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I think he has ruined his career with fans for his smart ass remarks. He is an insult to the game

Yet he's been getting more press in the weeks since he made the comments than Jimmy Walker or Russel Henley; two guys who are probably most comparable to him as far as their recent success, yet have kept their mouths shut.

My sister, who is not a golf fan, asked me of Reed, "is that the really annoying arrogant guy..."

She only happened to see his comments because I had the WGC on, and has no real knowledge of golfers.

Your sister doesn't follow golf and yet she knows who he is.

I'd counter @nutman by saying that I think he's BOOSTED his career with the remarks.  Everybody is talking about him.

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Gunther Great Member

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I thought this, he may have even meant to say, he feels like he's playing like a top 5 player, which wouldn't be a bad thing to say either. It's tough speaking on camera, especially for a young guy who hasn't done it that many times, he probably just wasn't thinking straight because of nerves/adrenalin/happiness etc. You always realise how good presenters etc. are on camera, when you see someone from the public get interviewed, and they come across as a complete brainless moron, I see it all the time in the UK with football fans.

If you consider some of the other things he's said, such as repeating his 6-0 NCAA match play record or his comments after Humana (which I don't exactly recall but do remember thinking they were cocky opposed to confident), I'm not sure I give him the benefit of the doubt here. I believe he said what he meant to say. Now, I don't love the guy but these comments have not completely soured me on him, just a little eyebrow-raising. I admire his game and was especially impressed with how he played heads up with DJ in his recent win. He'll recover from this in the eyes of the fans, I believe.

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Yet he's been getting more press in the weeks since he made the comments than Jimmy Walker or Russel Henley; two guys who are probably most comparable to him as far as their recent success, yet have kept their mouths shut. Your sister doesn't follow golf and yet she knows who he is. I'd counter @nutman by saying that I think he's BOOSTED his career with the remarks.  Everybody is talking about him.

He definitely boosted his recognizablity (which is a word, apparently!), but I don't know if that will necessary boost his "career." Y'know what I mean?

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He definitely boosted his recognizablity (which is a word, apparently!), but I don't know if that will necessary boost his "career." Y'know what I mean?

Right, not necessarily, but I certainly don't think it would hurt it.  If he continues to be successful, I think that his rise in fame (and infamy for those who love to hate him) will go a lot faster now that he's made himself known.  Next time Russell Henley wins he won't get nearly as much press as Reed will next time he wins.  And I think as long as he can succeed, it'll potentially snowball.

And the downside is .... well, I don't think there is one.  If he doesn't continue to succeed, we'll forget about him very quickly.  He'll become a footnote.

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It is interesting to note that in his post-victory interview he made no comment regarding his abilities in tenpin bowling or Solitaire on the computer.

Not so much as a mention. Nothing.

He must be very poor at both.

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It is interesting to note that in his post-victory interview he made no comment regarding his abilities in tenpin bowling or Solitaire on the computer.

Not so much as a mention. Nothing.

He must be very poor at both.

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I doubt he did, but I hope Patrick Reed watched the "Arnie" special on Golf Channel this past week.  The last 5 minutes of the final episode, Arnold Palmer quotes his father and says how much he agrees with the statement:  "You should never need to tell anyone how great you are; if you're great, they will know without you telling them."  That sums up this whole thread in my mind.

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I doubt he did, but I hope Patrick Reed watched the "Arnie" special on Golf Channel this past week.  The last 5 minutes of the final episode, Arnold Palmer quotes his father and says how much he agrees with the statement:  "You should never need to tell anyone how great you are; if you're great, they will know without you telling them."  That sums up this whole thread in my mind.

Saw that, too. Great reference.

Currently Reed is in 40th place at The Heritage. He missed the cut at Augusta and Bay Hill. If you're going to make a comment that "you're in the top-5 in the world", you better back it up....or be prepared to face the repercussions.

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The only thing he's top 5 in, is top five hackers. He almost hit that boat with that crazy swing near the 18th green.

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The only thing he's top 5 in, is top five hackers. He almost hit that boat with that crazy swing near the 18th green.

I wouldn't go that far, He's a good player, and like most good players, they good days, and bad days. I'm not a fan of his, just trying to be fair about things.

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Mr. Reed melting down this weekend.  I don't remember too many other "Top 5" guys throwing up all over themselves on a Sunday.  I don't like to root against anyone, but I'm glad this big mouth is struggling.

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