Performance Summary
  • Opening Round: Reed carded a 7-under-par 65 at the Doha Golf Club on February 5, 2026.
  • Current Standings: He shares the top spot on the official leaderboard with New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier.
  • Scorecard Highlights: His round featured nine birdies against two bogeys, including a hot start where he made six birdies in his first eight holes. 
Context & Rankings
  • Recent Form: This performance follows a victory at the Dubai Desert Classic and a playoff loss at the Bahrain Championship, placing him No. 2 in the Race to Dubai rankings.
  • PGA Tour Return: Reed recently exited LIV Golf and is competing on the DP World Tour to secure a full PGA Tour card for the 2027 season.
  • Field Position: He sits one stroke ahead of Sweden’s Marcus Kinhult, Denmark’s Jacob Skov Olesen, and Finland’s Oliver Lindell, who all shot 66
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