Patrick Reed had several reasons for joining LIV Golf that go beyond just the money attached to the Saudi Arabia-backed organization.
According to a report by ESPN's Mark Schlabach, Kevin Van Valkenburg and Paolo Uggetti, Reed's family has long disliked the PGA Tour.
"The Reeds have a miserable relationship with the PGA Tour," a source said. "I know nothing would make them happier than giving the Tour a big middle finger ... he's been playing the Saudi International on the European Tour for years now and loves it. He has great relationships over there."
Reed announced earlier this month he was joining LIV Golf, just days after the PGA Tour said all competitors in the new organization would be suspended for tour events.