Patrick Reed makes hole in one, finishes off pace behind Nitithorn Thippong at International Series Singapore

Patrick Reed endured mixed fortunes on his dip into the Asian Tour, as he finished down the field behind Nitithorn Thippong at the International Series Singapore but made a hole in one in the final round. Former Masters winner Reed exited the PGA Tour to sign for LIV Golf for a huge signing bonus.

Ad There have been a range of reasons put forward from players for making the move, with few admitting the decision was motivated by money. Masters TournamentMasters champion Reed relying on Green Jacket for lift09/04/2019 AT 16:29 Growing the game and playing fewer events have been put forward by some players.

Speaking in his first press conference after signing for LIV, Reed said: “We have a smaller schedule. «We actually have an off-season where not only can we get healthy, work on our bodies, but we're basically allowing ourselves throughout the year to, you know, try to peak at the right times when you're playing rather than feeling like you have to play every single week.” 'Bad karma' — Love III compares Johnson to Lance Armstrong over LIV Golf move 'Lost respect for them personally' — Pepperell admits friendships have soured over LIV With those comments in mind, it came as a surprise when Reed committed to playing two events on the Asian Tour — with the next LIV event not until September.

Playing fewer events morphed into growing the game in all areas of the world. LIV events do not qualify for world ranking points, meaning Reed’s standing is on the slide and his only option at the moment is to play on the Asian Tour.

He pitched up in Asia to play the International Series Singapore, but things did not go according to script as he finished in a tie for 31st. His closing round was the best of the week, a 67, and it