English Ryder Cup legend's son, 21, agonisingly misses out on US Open after losing sudden-death play-off
His old man forged a reputation as one of Europe's great stars across his seven appearances in the competition.
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Luke Poulter missed out on a spot at the US Open
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He lost a sudden-death play-off in heartbreaking fashion
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Now the next generation is hoping to follow in his footsteps.
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Despite his best efforts, though, Poulter Jr will not be teeing it up.
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That saw him finish tied fourth after 36 holes - ahead of the likes of Graeme McDowell and Nicolai Hojgaard.
But with just four spots up for grabs at the US Open, the University of Florida student went into a play-off with Austen Truslow.
Truslow has made eight PGA Tour starts.
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And his experience told as he came out on top.
But for Poulter Jr, ranked as the world No3228, he can take pride from his superb effort - especially as it came just a year after suffering a stress fracture in his back.
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He is now reliant on withdrawals to get into the 156-man entrants list for the US Open, what would be his golf major debut.
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"We keep using this as incredible experience and we keep getting better.
"[Luke's got] an alternate spot but not sure what number it will be."
Incredibly, Poulter Jr was not the only son of a sporting father in contention.
Tyler Weaver, son of iconic jockey Jason, beat two-time major champion Zach Johnson on his way to securing US Open qualification.
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Poulter Jr suffered a back stress fracture last year and came within a shot of his major debut
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Luke is the son of former world No5 Ian Poulter
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Poulter Sr has 16 points and five wins in the Ryder Cup
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Bryson DeChambeau is the defending US Open champion
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