{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680a0159fcccdba3a5365c3e/698aa1c741bb4de4912d4053?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"REED’S MASTER PLAN & THE PLAYERS CIVIL WAR - February 10th, 2026","description":"<p>We break down Patrick Reed’s strategic victory in Qatar, Elvis Smylie’s historic OWGR breakthrough at LIV Riyadh, and the escalating war of words regarding The Players Championship.</p><p><br></p><h3>REED’S ROAD BACK</h3><ul><li>Patrick Reed is officially plotting his return to the PGA Tour, using a final-round 70 to win the Qatar Masters. By leading the Race to Dubai, he has essentially locked up his 2027 PGA Tour card via the DP World Tour pathway.</li><li>Reed on his ambition: \"I want to be the second American after Morikawa to win that title.\"</li><li>It’s a calculated, strategic exit from LIV Golf that creates a blueprint for reintegration.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>HISTORY IN RIYADH</h3><ul><li>Rookie Elvis Smylie shocked the field at LIV Riyadh, firing a -24 to edge out Jon Rahm by a single stroke. Crucially, this was the first LIV event to award OWGR points, instantly changing the stakes for the breakaway tour.</li><li>The win rocketed Smylie to 77th in the world, cracking open a potential door to The Masters.</li><li>A massive validation for the rookie, proving he can close against giants like Rahm while capitalizing on the new ranking system.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>PROMISES KEPT &amp; TWITTER WARS</h3><ul><li>Chris Gotterup fulfilled a promise to his girlfriend, Samantha Mueller, by securing a dramatic victory. Meanwhile, a \"civil war\" erupted over The Players Championship, with Phil Mickelson shutting down Brandel Chamblee’s claim that it’s the \"hardest major.\"</li><li>Mickelson’s blunt tweet on The Players: \"I've won it. It's not.\"</li><li>Coach Joe Mayo’s unconventional advice to Gotterup paved the way: \"Stay away from golf instructors.\"</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Quick Hits</h3><p>Roger Maltbie returns to the booth at Pebble Beach • Jackson Koivun breaks Tiger Woods’ 36-hole scoring record (-20) • TGL Preview: The Bay benches stars for rookies against LAGC</p>","author_name":"Golf.ai"}