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Ian Poulter, a golfer for LIV, makes a statement about the Masters after attending Augusta.

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024| Torkuma SekaavTorkuma Sekaav| 0 Comment | 7:21 pm
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Outspoken LIV Golf defector Ian Poulter has made it clear that he won’t be taking part in this year’s Masters, despite being seen at Augusta playing a full round this week.

Poulter caused a stir after being spotted teeing up at the famous golf course, just weeks before the 2024 Masters is set to get under way.

Fans conjectured that the 48-year-old’s presence had enabled the cult figure to obtain an invitation to the tournament through the event organizers, sparking a frenzy of discussion. Poulter publicly provided some clarity as a result of it.

Poulter declared on social media, “To be clear, I will not be competing in The Masters this year.”

He added: “I was invited to play by a member and it was in incredible condition. I last played the tournament in 2021. And that will be my last competitive Masters. I had a chance in 2019 and came up short. I have no regrets at all. I had 9 Top 25 finishes in the 16 I played. Only missed the cut once. It’s a truly special place.”

Poulter’s presence in the 2021 edition of the Masters marked his 16th time in the competition. During his tenure at Augusta, he managed to secure three top-ten finishes.
Since its start in 2022, Poulter has been involved with the breakaway Saudi-backed rebel tour LIV Golf. This Ryder Cup legend is one of many top golfers who have moved to the splinter tour.
Talks remain ongoing between LIV Golf, the PGA Tour, and the DP World Tour about a possible merger in the future.
But Poulter has no patience for players who are changing their minds about LIV Golf, as she made apparent in a social media post that appeared to be a barely concealed jab at fellow pro Rory McIlroy.
“Being two-faced is a terrible trait,” stated Poulter.
“I would feel ashamed to have to try to look intelligent by changing my tale now. I’d be glad to have a seat and talk about it. I’ll gladly tell it as it is. Let the b******* stop.”
Though he has since tempered his position, McIlroy, who will play at Augusta and has remained faithful to the PGA Tour, was an early critic of LIV Golf.

“I think at this point, I was maybe a little judgmental of the guys who went to LIV golf at the start, and I think it was a bit of a mistake on my part because I now realise that not everyone is in my position or in Tiger Wood’s position,” admitted McIlroy.

“We all turn professionals to making a living playing the sports that we do, and I think that’s what I realised over the last two years. I can’t judge people for making that decision, so if I regret anything, it was probably being too judgmental at the state

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