Saudi Arabia’s track record of human rights violations has sparked criticism from groups, including Amnesty International, that the country is “sportswashing” its image by investing in signing up sports stars. Pat Perez, the 46-year-old American who is ranked 168th in the world, also joined the breakaway on Saturday, saying he wants to travel less after 21 years on the PGA Tour. Reed said he would make his debut on the second stop of the LIV Golf series in Portland, Oregon, on June 30-July 2. Having appeared at three Ryder Cups, where he has been one of the brashest characters on the American team, Reed’s decision could see him ineligible for selection in the future. The 31-year-old American’s only major win was the 2018 Masters. Reed, who has won almost $37 million in a decade on the PGA Tour, is ranked 36th. However, the lucrative rewards for joining the Public Investment Fund-backed series have not been enough to entice any players ranked in the world’s top 10. Twenty players have now defected from the PGA Tour, with Patrick Reed the latest former Masters champion confirmed on Saturday as signing up to LIV Golf as the final round was being completed. The European tour has yet to comment on any sanctions for players who jumped to the series without its approval. It is the first of eight events in the first year of LIV Golf, which began against the backdrop of the PGA Tour banning players who signed up.
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