Patrick Reed opened with a 1-under 71 at the Bahrain Championship, trailing leaders Alejandro Del Rey and Freddy Schott by six shots after the first round was suspended due to darkness. Reed, fresh off a win at the Dubai Desert Classic, has committed to an extended Middle East swing, adding the Qatar Masters to his schedule for four consecutive starts on the European tour. His focus is on securing a high finish in the Race to Dubai standings, where he currently sits second, aiming to regain full playing status on the PGA Tour in 2027. Reed recovered from a slow start with back-to-back birdies on the back nine, while Laurie Canter was among those just one shot off the lead.