Reed in hot water as G-Mac shines

Ryder Cup star Patrick Reed has apologised for an "unacceptable" foul-mouthed outburst on the opening day of the WGC-HSBC Champions Event in Shanghai, but is still set to be punished by the PGA Tour.

While playing partner Graeme McDowell claimed a two-shot lead with a five-under-par 67 at Sheshan International – despite dropping two shots in the last six holes – Reed was turning the air blue.

Reed was just four off the pace after a round of 71, but the American faces a hefty fine after being caught on camera not only swearing at himself, but also using language which could be interpreted as homophobic.