Poulter feels he can go low in Kent

IAN POULTER admitted he would have been disappointed had he not finished under par at Royal St George’s having played so well without creating many chances during his first round yesterday.

Poulter’s two birdies at the par-three 16th and 17th ensured he finished one under with a 69, leaving him satisfied there is plenty more to come over the next three days.

“I’m happy with the finish,” said the 35-year-old. “It would have been disappointing to finish today over par with the shots I executed.