Patrick Reed hospitalized with pneumonia, withdraws from BMW Championship - PGA TOUR
News comes after ankle injury kept him out of THE NORTHERN TRUST
www.pgatour.comDirect answer: Patrick Reed is in the news for plans to return to the PGA Tour later in 2026 and potentially reinstate his membership for 2027, after resigning his TOUR status in 2022; he’s been competing on the DP World Tour this year and has a Dubai victory that boosted his world ranking. He has also faced past health and eligibility-related headlines, including a hospitalization in 2021 and discussions around his status after resigning.
What’s most current (as of mid-Apr 2026):
- Reid plans to return to PGA Tour competition later in 2026 as a non-member, with eventual reinstatement possible for the 2027 season, and he may compete as a past champion on the DP World Tour in the interim.[1]
- He could be eligible for a captain’s pick for the Presidents Cup in 2026 depending on the TOUR’s rules and timing of his return.[1]
Recent highlights and context:
- 2026 Dubai Desert Classic: Reed claimed a DP World Tour victory, which factored into his world ranking and potential status discussions for the PGA Tour.[1]
- Historical notes: He previously won the Masters in 2018 and has nine PGA Tour wins overall, with career interruptions including a 2021 hospitalization for pneumonia and an earlier resignation from the PGA Tour in 2022.[2][1]
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