After missing a five-foot putt to force a playoff at the Turkish Airlines Open on Sunday, Ian Poulter was contacted by Greg Norman via Twitter (of course) about an “easy fix” to improve his putting. Poulter said he’d give the Shark a call, with the hopes of polishing up his game with the flat stick.
I will give you a call @SharkGregNorman. Thanks Poults.
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 17, 2014
The two reportedly spoke on the phone on Tuesday night, but Poulter was reluctant to share the advice to the public. I guess we’ll just have to wonder what was said, but it doesn’t appear to have worked.
Poulter went on a mini Twitter rampage Thursday after posting a 3-over 75 in the first round of the DP World Tour Championship. The subject of that rant: his putting.
Here’s what he had to say:
Well that was great. 1 chip and putt for birdie on a par 5. And never hold another putt. Enough F&€¥+=¥$ said.
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 20, 2014
I am so F$€¥+$€$ pissed off right now. Missed 7 out of 8’putts from inside 10ft.
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 20, 2014
Well, that escalated quickly. Missing seven of eight putts inside 10 feet will never sit well with a PGA/European Tour player, so his displeasure is understandable. After his round, Poulter did what every great golfer would do following a rough day on the greens:
Off to the putting green……
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 20, 2014
Maybe another call to Norman will do the trick, or maybe not …
Related Link: Norman Offers To Help Ian Poulter’s Putting Via Twitter
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