Ian Poulter shows true colours with message to Team Europe after Ryder Cup snub
Ian Poulter has put his personal Ryder Cup frustration behind him by sending a message of congratulations to the European Team following their emphatic triumph against the USA in Rome on Sunday.
Luke Donald’s team looked dialled in as they recorded a superb 16.5-11.5 victory which included a stunning 4-0 whitewash in the morning foursomes session of the first day.
They did it all without Poulter, who so often has been the talisman of the European side. But following his defection to the LIV Golf tour and subsequent resignation from the DP World Tour, the 47-year-old rendered himself ineligible for selection.
It meant that this year’s European team had a different look to it, with fellow LIV rebels Lee Westwood and the Ryder Cup’s all-time highest points scorer Sergio Garcia also ineligible.
But whilst Poulter was prepared to turn his back on the PGA and DP World tours to chase a lucrative new adventure with LIV, his affinity to the Ryder Cup remains as strong as ever.
Posting on Instagram, Poulter wrote: “I couldn’t be more proud to see this great team win back the Ryder Cup. You just don’t see emotion like it at any other event. Enjoy the night lads and congratulations.”
Poulter’s 15-8-2 record at the Ryder Cup includes an undefeated 6-0-1 record in singles matches. The feat earned him the nickname ‘The Postman’ from his teammates because he always delivers a point for the team on a Sunday.
