LIV star exiled from Europe wastes no time | Golf News

Ian Poulter, 49, was beforehand thought of a strong candidate to either be part of Team Europe’s roster or probably serve as captain alongside Luke Donald for the 2025 Ryder Cup.

However, the English golfer, at the moment taking part in in LIV Golf discovered himself exiled from Bethpage Black despite boasting 5 Ryder Cup victories on his spectacular file.

Nevertheless, Poulter posted on X Sunday night time to reward the Europeans for withstanding a fierce American comeback to declare their first Ryder Cup victory on US soil since 2012, during which Scottie Scheffler’s rich caddie took motion before the ultimate day following a tense confrontation.

Poulter’s response adopted his harsh criticism of American spectators main up to the competitors.

“What a win in the hardest of places. Huge congratulations to [Team Europe] and [Luke Donald] and the Team. Amazing golf under those conditions,” he posted.

The Americans kicked off Sunday with victories from Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas before Ludvig Aberg claimed a essential level to halt their surge.

Subsequently, Shane Lowry delivered a pressure-packed six-foot birdie on the 18th gap to pressure a tie with Russell Henley and guarantee the Europeans would retain their crown at minimal.

Poulter contributed to Team Europe’s championship runs in 2004, 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018 (along with ending second in 2009 and 2021).

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At one stage, he appeared destined to be appointed crew captain. He made the change to LIV Golf in 2021 and was immediately banned by the DP Tour. Jon Rahm and Tyrell Hatton discovered themselves in an identical circumstances, but they managed to settle fines and take part in choose DP Tour occasions yearly to retain membership and compete in the Ryder Cup.

Poulter is also a shadow of his former self: he secured top 20 finishes just twice on the LIV circuit in 2025, and never once cracked the top 10.

Speaking on the Dan On Golf Podcast, Poulter confessed he believes he deserved better treatment. “I will say it as simply as this, Jon and Tyrrell play golf on LIV Golf. They are still widely accepted into the Ryder Cup family, and some others aren’t,” he said.

“Is it frustrating? Yeah, of course, it’s very frustrating, but I’m very hopeful, one day we can still be kind of helpful to, to Team Europe….-You cut me in half and I bleed and yellow.

“I’ve been there at a lot of Ryder Cups, and there’s nothing I like more than representing Europe. So to not be half of it, it hurts. We are hopeful in the future that may change.”