Race to Dubai rivalry with Patrick Reed could define McIlroy's finish

Patrick Reed is reportedly about 300 points ahead of McIlroy in the Race to Dubai, with both linked to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. Reed respects McIlroy and welcomes a potential head-to-head finish, but the season-ending matchup and its effect on McIlroy's Order of Merit bid remain dependent on future schedules and results.