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Ian Poulter

"The Postman"

England

World Ranking: #0

Age: 49

Pro Since: 1995

Ryder Cup Legend

Birthdate: January 10, 1976

Birthplace: Hitchin, England

Residence: Lake Nona, Florida, USA

Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)

Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)

Ryder Cup Record

Wins

Losses

Halves

64%

Winning Percentage

Career Achievements

Professional Wins

PGA Tour Wins

DP World Tour Wins

$45M

Career Earnings

Major Championships

The Open Championship

2008

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Biography

Ian Poulter is arguably the most iconic Ryder Cup player of the modern era. While a successful player in his own right, he transformed into a golfing titan in the crucible of the Ryder Cup. Nicknamed "The Postman" because he always delivers, his bug-eyed intensity, passionate celebrations, and uncanny ability to hole crucial putts made him Europe's emotional leader for over a decade. He is the living embodiment of what the Ryder Cup means to Team Europe.

Player Statistics

295.8

Driving Distance (yards)

58.5%

Fairway Accuracy

66.2%

Greens in Regulation

1.65

Putting Average

0.85

Strokes Gained: Total

Detailed Ryder Cup Record

Appearances

2004

Debut Year

Total Points

64%

Winning %

Singles Record

6-0-1

Foursomes Record

5-5-0

Fourball Record

4-3-1

Defining Ryder Cup Moment

The "Miracle at Medinah" in 2012. On Saturday afternoon with Europe trailing badly, Poulter birdied the final five holes of his Fourball match, securing a vital point that shifted the entire momentum of the competition. His heroic performance is widely considered the catalyst for Europe's historic final-day comeback, the greatest in Ryder Cup history.