US golfer Patrick Reed has had an interesting year. On just his second year with a tour card, Reed won his second and third events of his career, and played in his first majors and Ryder Cup. He attracted some negative attention at the Ryder Cup, and now, golf.com have accused him of bringing golf's "ugly issues" to light.
During the first round of the WGC-HSBC in China, Reed was caught on the microphone using a gay slur, after a three-putt (click on the video if it doesn't play).
TV Commentators immediately issued an apology on behalf of the broadcasts, and Reed himself has since taken to twitter to apologise:
I'm sorry for using offensive language today in China. My passion to play well got the best of me and my word choice was unacceptable.
— Patrick Reed (@PReedGolf) November 6, 2014
The US PGA tour have issued a short statement regarding the incident, which infers that a punishment may be coming down the line for Reed, saying:
The PGA Tour’s Conduct Unbecoming regulations prohibit the use of obscene language on the golf course. The PGA Tour will deal with this matter internally in accordance with its regulations.
This appears to be a divisive issue, and if the golf.com article is anything to go by, we haven't heard the last of this.
