LIV Golf stars John Rahm and Patrick Reed were Ryder Cup opponents six months ago and again find themselves representing separate teams on the Saudi-backed tour
Patrick Reed put team loyalties to one side before LIV Golf Hong Kong by offering a helping hand to Caleb Surratt at the behest of Jon Rahm.
Surratt, 19, is the youngest player on the tour after only turning professional earlier this year and plays for Rahm’s Legion XIII GC. Four starts into the season, the teenager’s captain called in a favour from Reed, who is on Dustin Johnson ‘s 4Aces GC.
The 2018 Masters champion is renowned for having one of the best short games in the world, and Rahm turned to him as Surratt worked on his wedge game in Hong Kong. Reed then delivered a flop shot masterclass to the Walker Cup winner by breaking down his approach.
Before the impromptu session even began, the world number six assured Surratt: “If you ever need help with anything, just let me know.” Reed then proceeded to provide pointers about standing square and keeping the centre of the chest – the fulcrum point, as he calls it – over the ball.
Tips about keeping both legs still and letting the backhand go followed as Surratt put the advice into action. Reed took a hands-on role with his fellow American, holding his wedge between Surratt’s legs to dissuade the youngster from moving back into it after the flop shot.
The improvement was almost immediately noticeable. “There you go. A lot better. That strike sounded great, too,” Reed remarked as Surratt hit a final flop shot.
The improvement was almost immediately noticeable. “There you go. A lot better. That strike sounded great, too,” Reed remarked as Surratt hit a final flop shot.
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