Ian Poulter suggests he may not play in Ryder Cup this year even if he qualifies

OPTING OUT? Ian Poulter has hinted that he would not play in the Ryder Cup in Rome, even if he qualified (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Ian Poulter has suggested he would consider not competing in the Ryder Cup if he qualifies for September’s contest in Rome.

Poulter’s heroics for Europe against the United States, most notably in sparking the ‘Miracle at Medinah’ in 2012, have earned him the nickname ‘Mr Ryder Cup’, but joining LIV Golf has placed his future participation in serious jeopardy.