Patrick Reed erased any doubts confirming he’s prepared ‘to take the risk’ in taking his place in the USA Olympic Golf Team next month in Rio de Janeiro.

Reed became eligible for the American four-man team when reigning U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson withdrew on Friday citing concerns over the Zika virus.

However, the Texas-born Reed was taken by complete surprise by Johnson’s withdrawal given he had arrived in Scotland earlier in the week for the Scottish Open believing, as first reserve, he not would qualify.

But after the 25-year old father of a two-year old daughter spoke to his wife, Justine and others, Reed confirmed he will now join U.S. team-mates Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Bubba Watson in the American side.

“We’re playing,” said Reed after signing for final round 67 for a nine-under par total on the Castle Stuart course near Inverness

Patrick Reed prepared to take the risk and go to Brazil. (Photos – wwww.golfbytourmiss.com)

“I look forward to going over and representing my country. Any time I can wear red, white and blue, it’s going to be a great opportunity.

“I don’t think there’s doubts as just kind of clarifications. I wasn’t in any of the meetings because I was always on the outside. Now that we’re on the inside, I was able to talk to the right people and figure out everything that’s going on and what the plans are for our team.

“So we feel comfortable, so we’re going to go over and have a good time.”

Reed, who was unbeaten in the USA losing 2014 Ryder Cup team, said he was engaged in an hour-long conversations with his wife and others before reaching his decision to tee-up in Brazil.

“I had to call a bunch of different people. I had to call Team USA. Had to call my wife. Had to call a bunch of people so it was a lot longer of a process while I was over here because I had to call everywhere,” he said.

“At home, you know, Justine is right there. So she’s there listening to all the conversations, so I’m not having to say different things to other people, that kind of stuff, and have to relay messages. It was longer than normal but that was just because of the time change and where I’m at.”

And it was in those conversations Reed fears over the Zika virus and Games security were allayed.

“The clarification just basically was how everyone is, how is Zika virus doing and security,” said Reed.

“Besides that, those were my only concerns. Yes, it’s a risk, but I feel like it’s a risk that we are all willing to take.

“But just thinking about having a Gold Medal means a lot. I think the biggest thing is I get to represent my country again. Get to wear red, white and blue. Any time I get to wear those colours, it’s a huge day.

“I asked my mother-in-law what I should wear all week because what I picked on Thursday obviously didn’t work.

“So I texted her, like what should I wear tomorrow, on Friday, and it seemed to work. I asked her for Saturday’s round, seemed to work. I asked her today, and she goes, well, wear a red shirt, white belt and blue pants. Only problem is I don’t have blue pants with me this week, so I had to kind of compromise.

“We’re really excited. We can’t wait and it’s going to be a lot of fun.”