Ryder Cup icon's son narrowly misses out on US Open
Luke Poulter, son of Ryder Cup star Ian Poulter, missed out on qualifying for the US Open after losing in a play-off at Emerald Dunes in West Palm Beach, Florida.
The 21-year-old amateur tied for fourth with a score of 10 under but lost to professional Austen Truslow on the second extra hole.
Ian Poulter expressed his pride on Instagram, calling his son's final round an 'incredible experience'.
Tyler Weaver, another English amateur, successfully qualified for the US Open, finishing above major champions at Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta.
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