Ian Poulter says he wants his LIV Golf team to own their own course but needs the Majesticks to up their game in order for that to happen.
Ian Poulter expressed his dissatisfaction with his performances ever since he became a part of the breakaway LIV Golf League.
Poulter was part of the initial group of golfers to sign up for the profitable series in 2022.
He is said to have signed a $22m agreement to join the tour supported by Saudi Arabia.
It’s possible to argue that the majority of the outcomes from LIV’s ‘beta-test’ 2022 campaign were mostly ignored due to the controversy surrounding the event.
This controversy resulted in Poulter jeopardizing his Ryder Cup future and becoming persona non grata within his home tour.
He engaged in a legal dispute with the DP World Tour and ultimately found himself on the losing side of a lengthy court battle regarding the possibility of being penalized for participating in LIV events.
Poulter has been unable to break into the top-10 in seven starts in 2022, and his performance has not improved much since then.
Poulter achieved his highest finish in 2023 by placing 11th at Centurion Club last year.
Poulter secured his first top-10 finish at LIV Golf Hong Kong this year.
It has been a consistent story of disappointment ever since.
His placements were as follows: 29th, 52nd, 35th, 46th, 25th, 27th.
Poulter expressed his disappointment with his performance in the LIV events, stating that he believes he should have done better. He mentioned this to reporters on Wednesday before the LIV Golf United Kingdom at JCB Golf & Country Club.
“I feel like I haven’t been playing up to my potential in the past few seasons. I know I can do better.”
Poulter said it would ‘mean an awful lot’ if he were to win again.
His last victory was at the 2018 Houston Open on the PGA Tour.
He mentioned that having the correct adrenaline, attitude, and mindset is crucial for him to go out on the golf course this week, interact with the fans, and have an enjoyable time.
Additionally, he stated that achieving success this week would be quite significant, especially considering his age of 48.
“We need a location and we need some funding”
Bubba Watson, along with other LIV players, has openly expressed ambitious aspirations for the future.
Watson envisions his RangeGoats owning a golf course and hosting LIV events.
Poulter, serving as a co-captain of the Majesticks alongside Lee Westwood and Henrik Stenson, hopes to achieve the same goal.
However, there must be a rapid change in the results on the course for that to become a reality.
Poulter mentioned that although the topic has been discussed, ultimately, it all boils down to financial considerations.
He also stated that by performing well on the golf course and securing victories in five tournaments next year, they could expedite the process.
He mentioned, “I believe each team has been given the responsibility of creating a plan for the future; what will the next three, five, ten years look like, and it’s definitely in that timeframe of aiming high, not thinking small, but thinking big.
“So we’re here brainstorming how big we can make this Majesticks GC franchise, and having our own home venue would be incredible.
We require a place, we require some financial support, and of course, if we perform exceptionally, then that will happen.
Westwood concurred.
“There’s infinite possibilities,” he said.
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