Poulter hits new high

Ian Poulter is up to a career-high 18th in the world after finishing runner-up to Ryder Cup team-mate Henrik Stenson at the Players Championship in Florida.

Mon, 11 May, 2009 - 09:30

Ian Poulter is up to a career-high 18th in the world after finishing runner-up to Ryder Cup team-mate Henrik Stenson at the Players Championship in Florida.

Stenson’s win takes him from ninth to fifth, a position he last occupied two years ago, while John Daly’s joint second place in the Italian Open improves his position from 794th to 451st.

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