How quickly the spotlight shifts in golf’s hallowed grounds. Seven years ago, Patrick Reed was the man of the moment. The Green Jacket draped proudly over his shoulders. His name etched in Augusta’s rich history. Yet time marches on, and narratives change with surprising speed. Fast forward to the 2025 Masters, and Reed finds himself in an unfamiliar position. Not as the center of attention. Not as the player everyone’s watching. But rather, as the overlooked former champion quietly climbs the leaderboard.
When asked in Saturday’s post-round press conference if he felt under the radar despite being a past champion, Reed’s response was telling. “I would say a little bit,” he acknowledged with characteristic candor. Then came his revealing admission about life in the competitive shadows: “I don’t mind flying under the radar and having a chance.”
Reed elaborated on his position behind bigger names. “With Rory playing the way he’s playing and at the same time with Scottie coming in and being defending champion, everyone is focusing so much on those two,” he explained.
Yet Reed seems perfectly content with this arrangement. His game has been steadily improving each day at Augusta. After rounds of 71-70-69, he sits tied for fifth at 6-under par. Instead of seeking the spotlight, Reed is focused solely on his game. “My biggest thing is just keep plugging along,” he added.
The strategy appears to be working. While all eyes follow McIlroy’s quest for the career Grand Slam and Scheffler’s bid for back-to-back green jackets, Reed has quietly carded better scores each round. His Saturday 69 included an eagle and showed glimpses of the stellar form that won him the 2018 title.
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