Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that he “didn’t feel the need” to acknowledge Patrick Reed at the Dubai Desert Classic and that Reed’s lawyer had served him with a subpoena on Christmas Eve.
Reports emerged earlier in the week that McIlroy ignored Reed when the former Masters champion and current LIV Golf member approached McIlroy and that Reed had even thrown a tee in McIlroy’s direction after he was rebuffed.
Wednesday, McIlroy was asked about his (lack of an) interaction with Reed and said he “can’t believe it’s actually turned into a story” while explaining why he wouldn’t want to have much to do with Reed.