Poulter in prime position as Crane leads at Sawgrass

Ian Poulter’s good form in the United States continued on the opening day of The Players Championship as he moved into contention at TPC Sawgrass, two shots off the first-round lead held by American Ben Crane.

Fresh from a tie for fifth place at last week’s Quail Hollow Championship, the Englishman carded a five-under-par 67 at the Players Stadium Course.