Poulter follows in father's footsteps with 'Legend of Lahinch' display
Luke Poulter of Great Britain and Ireland celebrates winning The Walker Cup. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
From the Miracle of Medinah to the Legend of Lahinch, the Poulter family’s golfing legacy now runs through two great matchplay victories.
Ian Poulter earned his nickname “The Postman” for always delivering for Europe at the Ryder Cup, the victory over the United States at Medinah the crowning moment as captain Jose Maria Olazabal’s team staged a last-day comeback from 10-6 down to win 14.5 to 13.5.
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