Race to Dubai leader Patrick Reed says becoming the second American to be crowned European No 1 would mean "a lot" and insists he has "no excuses" as he looks to extend his advantage over Rory McIlroy after returning from a shoulder injury. Reed will tee it up at the Open de Espana from Thursday in his first appearance since withdrawing during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth last month. The 36-year-old - aiming to follow in the footsteps of compatriot Collin Morikawa, who won the Race to Dubai in 2021 - is around 300 points clear of McIlroy with five DP World Tour events remaining.
McIlroy is not playing in Spain this week but is set to appear at the DP World India Championship in New Delhi from October 15. Reed has topped the standings since February after victories at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic and Qatar Masters sandwiched a play-off defeat at the Bahrain Championship. The Texan said: "I've always prided myself as being that American that likes to play around the world.
To have the opportunity to come over here, not only just play on this tour, but also to have a chance to win the Race to Dubai, it would mean a lot.".
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