For professional golfers competing on the PGA and DP World Tours, earning a coveted spot on a Ryder Cup team is often the pinnacle of their career — and Patrick Reed is hoping to find his way back.

Entering the Ryder Cup from LIV Golf was blocked. A long-standing regulation from January 2017 permanently bars players who resign or decline DP World Tour membership, such as Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia, and Graeme McDowell, from serving as Ryder Cup captains or vice-captains.

Garcia and Poulter continue to seek ways to regain eligibility to captain the European team at the biennial tournament. And Reed is slated to return to the PGA Tour in 2027 following his year-long suspension.

He’s also eyeing a Ryder Cup return.

“I haven’t really set my goals yet, but obviously going back on the PGA Tour, go make the Ryder Cup Team,” he explained.

Known as Captain America for his spirited performances representing the U.S., Reed made three consecutive Ryder Cup appearances before competing in 2018. Since then, the American team has struggled, dropping four of the last five matchups, including three straight losses.

“It would mean everything. Any time I can represent the United States and wear red, white and blue means a lot for me,” said Reed, referring to a possible return to the Ryder Cup.

“I know obviously for my team and my family, and to get back and play on those Ryder Cup teams and be a thorn in the side for those Europeans has always been something I’ve always enjoyed and had fun with.

“It’s one of those things that as a golfer and as a player, you’re always wanting. No matter what sport you are, you are wanting to represent your country and go out there and play for your country.

“So for me, it would mean a lot. Obviously I know next year it’s going to be important to go out there and play really well next year to make the team. It’s definitely going to be a part of the goals, if not right there right at the top as the first thing I want to do.”

Reed noted that in order to impress Jim Furyk, he’ll have to step up his skill level.

“Go out and get back to the winners’ circle on the PGA Tour like I was right before I left,” he said of his 2027 goals. “Go out there and assert myself into the top ten in the world again.

“Get back up to where I feel like I should be, and just continue giving myself opportunities and having fun on the weekend and compete in the majors and hopefully get more than just the one Green Jacket I have. Hopefully win a couple more.”