Footage has emerged of the 'tee-gate' incident between Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy at this week's Dubai Desert Classic.
Golf's civil war continued to unfold in front of the media glare on Tuesday when Reed tossed a tee in McIlroy's direction on the driving range after the Northern Ireland golfer allegedly refused to acknowledge his American rival.
Both men have spoken out about the incident, with Reed branding McIlroy an 'immature little child'.
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And now footage of the tee-toss has found its way to social media.
In the video Reed is seen introducing himself to McIlroy's caddie Harry Diamond, while McIlroy is crouched down, appearing to blank Reed.
The American then walks away before turning around to flick a tee in the direction of the Holywood golfer.
McIlroy has been one of the biggest critics of the newly-formed LIV Tour which Reed signed up to last year.
A number of LIV players are back in DP World Tour action this week despite the breakaway series' ongoing legal dispute with the Wentworth-based circuit. His return however has been overshadowed by his clash with McIlroy.
Asked what had happened in his pre-tournament press conference, McIlroy said: “I was down by my bag and he came up to me, and I was busy working and sort of doing my practice, and I didn’t really feel like… I didn’t feel the need to acknowledge him.
“So I didn’t see a tee coming my direction at all, but apparently that’s what happened. And if roles were reversed and I’d have thrown that tee at him, I’d be expecting a lawsuit.”
Asked if it was naive of Reed to expect a warm welcome given the circumstances, McIlroy told Sky Sports: “I was subpoenaed by his lawyer on Christmas Eve.
“So of course, trying to have a nice time with my family and someone shows up on your doorstep and delivers that, you’re not going to take that well.
“I’m living in reality, I don’t know where he’s living. If I were in his shoes, I wouldn’t expect a hello or a handshake.”
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