Get ready for a thrilling finale at the Qatar Masters, where Patrick Reed is poised to make history—or is he? With a two-shot lead heading into the final round, Reed is on the cusp of claiming his second DP World Tour title in just three weeks, but here’s where it gets controversial: can he truly dominate the European circuit after his departure from LIV Golf? Let’s dive in.
Reed, the 2018 Masters champion, has been a regular fixture on the European-based DP World Tour since leaving LIV Golf, with a return to the PGA Tour not possible until August. Currently sitting at 14 under par, he delivered a steady, bogey-free 70 on Saturday, carding a birdie on both the front and back nines. His consistency has been impressive, but the question remains: is this enough to secure the win? And this is the part most people miss—Reed’s recent form includes a victory at the Dubai Desert Classic last month, followed by a playoff loss at the Bahrain Championship, where Germany’s Freddy Schott emerged victorious. Will history repeat itself, or will Reed seal the deal this time?
But here’s where it gets even more intriguing: Reed’s closest challenger in Doha is Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen, who fired a four-under 68 to reach 12 under. Olesen’s round was nothing short of spectacular, with five birdies on the back nine, including three in his final four holes. Could Olesen spoil Reed’s party? It’s a battle you won’t want to miss.
Meanwhile, Spain’s Angel Ayora and Australia’s Daniel Hillier share third place at 11 under, while Scotland’s Calum Hill—who joined Reed and Schott in last week’s Bahrain playoff—sits in a six-way tie for ninth at nine under. Adding to the drama, Sweden’s Sebastian Soderberg posted the round of the day with a seven-under 65, including an eagle on the 10th hole. With so much talent in the mix, who will rise to the top?
Reed himself remains confident, stating, ‘The golf game feels good—it feels solid, it feels steady. I want to keep the foot on the gas and see where it goes.’ Yet, he admitted a three-putt on the final hole left a sting, though he acknowledged the success of navigating the windy conditions bogey-free. But is confidence enough in a field this competitive?
Here’s the bold question: Is Patrick Reed’s dominance on the DP World Tour a sign of things to come, or is he simply capitalizing on a transitional phase in his career? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Don’t miss the final round of the Qatar Masters, airing live on Sky Sports Golf from 8.30am on Sunday. Whether you’re a Sky subscriber or prefer streaming with no contract via NOW, this is one showdown you won’t want to skip. And while you’re at it, why not book a round at one of 1,700 courses across the UK & Ireland? The golf world is buzzing—are you in?
