Golf: Poulter aiming to reach top 15 with Italian Open defence

Ian Poulter begins the defence of his Italian Open title aiming to complete his transformation from tour rookie to established star.

Golf: Poulter aiming to reach top 15 with Italian Open defence
Thu, 01 Nov, 2001 - 10:53

Ian Poulter begins the defence of his Italian Open title aiming to complete his transformation from tour rookie to established star.

Poulter clinched the Rookie of the Year crown by winning his maiden European Tour title in Sardinia 12 months ago, holding off a last-round charge from Gordon Brand Jnr for a one shot victory.

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