Patrick Reed enjoys 'camaraderie' on European Tour
Wednesday 23 December 2015 15:47, UK
Patrick Reed thoroughly enjoyed his first full season as a European Tour member and believes it has given him an insight into why Europe possess an excellent record in the Ryder Cup.
Reed, the world No 10, was a member of the beaten American team at Gleneagles in 2014 and is expected to make his home debut in the Ryder Cup at next year's match in Minnesota.
Europe have been victorious in eight of the last 10 meetings and, looking back on his European Tour excursions this calendar year, said: "It's very different from the US because over there everyone has their families.
"Over here, the guys are always hanging out together and having a good time, going for dinner together. There's a real sense of camaraderie and a great vibe.
"It's easy to see where that team spirit comes from in the Ryder Cup."
Although he failed to win on Tour during 2015, he only once finished outside the top-25 while losing a play-off to Kristoffer Broberg in Shanghai during the Final Series.
He added: "I absolutely loved visiting so many new countries and discovering new places for the first time. It's been so much fun.
"Hong Kong was awesome. What a place. We loved Switzerland as well. It was so unbelievably beautiful there.
It's easy to see where that team spirit comes from in the Ryder Cup
"I wish I could stay in some of these places longer than just a week. With golf and everything, you don't really get much of a chance to fully see and appreciate and enjoy these places as much as if you were there on holiday."
