Ian Poulter missed greens, putts slipped past the hole, and the score ticked up towards embarrassing numbers.
At 46 years old, the Ian Poulter on show at the Genesis Scottish Open these last two days was one past his best, and struggling in the spotlight of his controversial decision to joining the Saudi funded LIV Golf Series.
His abysmal 10 over par, vying not to finish last in the 160 strong field, probably only served to prove his point: at his age, if a rebel golf tour offers an aging pro a guaranteed $20-30m just to play, never mind the performances, it’s a “no-brainer.”
