The world of professional golf is no stranger to controversy, especially after the Saudi-backed club, LIV Golf, emerged. The rival league has attracted many PGA Tour golfers since its inauguration in 2022.Some of the top golfers include Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson Dechambeau, Jon Rahm, Patrick Reed, and more. As soon as the professionals left the PGA Tour, they were open about their feelings towards their former employer.In a candid podcast interview this week, Reed revealed that he felt stifled by the tour's approach, which he believes sought to confine him to 'one role.'"They painted me as a villain, which, hey, I don't mind being the guy that goes out there to wreck everyone's day," he said."I mean, that is fine. But I felt like whenever I did something successful or did the things that really meant a lot to me, those kind of things kinda got brushed underneath the table because they wanted to keep me in that role."Reed's sentiments echo the frustrations of many athletes who feel misunderstood by the media and the public."When you do something right you should be praised about it and when you do something wrong then, hey, yeah, you deserve to get attacked," he said.Patrick Reed - A Figure of ControversyReed had built a solid reputation on the PGA Tour, and was even nicknamed Captain America for his Ryder Cup prowess.But his narrative changed in 2019 at the Hero World Challenge.Reed was criticized for allegedly improving his lie intentionally. He was ultimately docked two strokes for improved his lie in the waste area.Since then, there have been a few other instances that turned people's heads. Reed stands by his innocence to all of it.But Reed is not the only member of LIV Golf that has spoken out against their perceived treatment by the PGA Tour.Dechambeau expressed how "he did not like seeing the image he projected while he was on the PGA Tour." Similarly, last year, Phil Mickelson shared how he "didn't have an opportunity for elevated events [in the PGA]."But the 2018 Masters champion believes that the media portrayal doesn't reflect his true personality."Once people get to know me, though, they don't see the side that is painted in the media," Reed said."I know it's impossible to please everybody and for everyone to like you," he added. "If you try to make everyone in the world like you and try to please everyone then you will drive yourself insane."Reed's comments offer a glimpse into his values and priorities."Being Captain America and being passionate about not only my country but my game and golf and how much I love hanging out with my kids and family is very important to me. That's who I really am," said the 34-year-old.All the while, Reed has struggled on the Saudi-backed tour. He is still in search of his first win, but his game has looked rather sharp of late.Reed finished solo third at this year's Masters Tournament, won by Rory McIlroy.More Golf: Rory McIlroy's 2025 Masters Win Joins Mount Rushmore, Is It The Best Ever?