Ian Poulter not shouting victory yet in legal battle with DP World Tour

Bar a clear difference of opinion with former Ryder Cup skipper Thomas Bjorn, Poulter denies any tension inside the European camp between the rebels and the loyalists

LEGAL BATTLE: Ian Poulter of England speaks to media during day two of the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare Manor Golf Club in Adare, Limerick. Pic: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Ian Poulter is a demon in matchplay but while he might feel one-up in his battle with the DP World Tour having had his ban on playing in this week’s Scottish Open suspended temporarily, he’s unsure if he’ll ever be Ryder Cup skipper.

Following a hearing before HHJ Sycamore CBE, appointed by Sport Resolutions (UK), suspensions imposed on Poulter, Adrian Otaegui and Justin Harding were temporarily stayed on Monday pending determination of their substantive appeals by an Appeal Panel.