The LIV golfer suggested he would consider not competing in the international event. The golfer, responsible for Europe’s ‘Miracle at Medinah’ win at the Ryder Cup in 2012, said that he “would love to qualify.” The ‘Mr. Ryder Cup’ went on to state that he might not compete in the September contest held in Rome.
Speaking to the media ahead of this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, Ian Poulter said:
It is pertinent to note that LIV golfers’ participation at the Ryder Cup has become a major talking point in the golf world. European captain Luke Donald had earlier dismissed the idea of the rebel players getting into his team and said that it was ‘highly unlikely.’
PGA Tour stars including Rory McIlroy had also spoken against letting the Saudi-backed series’ players compete at the international event. However, others like Jon Rahm and Matt Fitzpatrick have hinted at an agreement to play with LIV golfers. They had stated that their teams must have the “best players from Europe.”
However, with the PGA Tour placing a suspension on them, it’s less likely that the Saudi-funded circuit’s golfers will be allowed in the Ryder Cup.
Ian Poulter on his fight with Ryder Cup Europe
Ian Poulter recently got into a scuffle with the Ryder Cup European team. The golfer ridiculed the team’s inability to share a birthday wish for Ryder Cup legend Sergio Garcia. Addressing this, the English golfer said:
Ian Poulter further added:
It is pertinent to note that Ian Poulter’s comments come only hours ahead of his tee-up at the DP World Tour’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. The golfer, along with other LIV players including former Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson, is on the field.
Things are bound to get interesting as LIV players go head-to-head against PGA Tour and DP World Tour players, who’ve slammed them in the past.
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