Patrick Reed, World’s No. 10 Ranked Golfer, Hospitalized With Bilateral Pneumonia

Hong Kong - November 22 2018: Patrick Reed of United States tees off during day one of the Honma Hong Kong Open in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

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PGA Tour star Patrick Reed has been in the hospital since Friday morning due to a battle with pneumonia.

According to a statement released by Todd Lewis of the Golf Channel, the 31-year-old former Masters champion was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia and will not play in the BMW Championship this week.

“First and foremost – thank you all for your support,” Reed said in a statement. “The good news is my ankle is okay. The bad news is I’ve been in the hospital with bilateral pneumonia. I’m on the road to recovery, once I’m cleared from the doctors. I look forward to returning. I wish you all the best and I can’t wait to get back out there!

“Thank you so much for your support, it means a lot to me. Also, a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at The Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.”

Reed is currently the No. 10-ranked golfer in the world on the PGA Tour.

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