Ian Poulter - Team Europe Ryder Cup Player
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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

15
Wins
8
Losses
2
Halves
64%
Winning Percentage

Career Achievements

17
Professional Wins
3
PGA Tour Wins
12
DP World Tour Wins
$45M
Career Earnings

Major Championships

The Open Championship
2008

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

7
Appearances
2004
Debut Year
16
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."

Equipment & Sponsorship

Driver

Titleist TSi3 9.0°

Fairway Woods

Titleist TSi2 16.5°

Irons

Titleist T100 (5-PW)

Wedges

Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (52°, 56°, 60°)

Putter

Scotty Cameron Phantom X 11

Golf Ball

Titleist Pro V1x

Apparel

IJP Design

Shoes

FootJoy