Patrick Reed believes those signed up to the Saudi-backed LIV Golf invitational series are doing so for competitive reasons and not just the millions they will earn in the process.
The 2020 US Open champion and the 2018 Masters winner is reportedly earning £50million after joining the series in June. He has joined the likes of Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Ian Poulter and Sergio Garcia playing in the controversial eight-event series.
"I'm pretty sure we can hold our own (against PGA Tour players)," said Reed in a press conference ahead of an Asian Tour event.
"I can tell you the guys that are out there it doesn't matter what the dollar amount is."
Open champion Cameron Smith is also set to join the breakaway series which has a different format to traditional golf tournaments. With 48 players split into 12 teams there is no cut with everybody completing the 54 holes, over three rounds, with individual and team competitions.
With all golfers starting simultaneously as part of a shotgun system Reed believes that everybody having the same amount of rest between rounds makes for a fairer event.
"Having a shotgun start means everybody is on the golf course at the exact same time," Reed added. "There's no such thing as a draw, everybody gets the same amount of rest and everyone is playing at the same time therefore the guy who is playing best that week is going to win."
LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman has warned that it is now ' too late' for PGA Tour professionals to join the breakaway series, which is being increased from eight to 14 events in 2023. There are five LIV Golf event remaining this year with the series continuing in Boston next month
"There's a reason all these top players and great golfers are jumping all over it because they believe in the product and know it's the right thing," added Reed.
