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Telegraph
3 hours ago
- General
- Telegraph
Ian Poulter's son just misses out on US Open slot
The Poulter family came so close to once again being represented in next week's US Open. However, it was not Ryder Cup legend Ian who suffered play-off agony in the final qualifier for the season's third major – but his 21-year-old old son, Luke. However, there is still a slight chance that Poulter Jnr might tee it up at Oakmont as one of the primary reserves. It would be the least he deserves. Poulter staged a remarkable display at the weather-delayed shoot-out in Florida, showing the competitive gumption of his father to take American Austen Truslow – who not so long ago was a member of the PGA Tour – to sudden death in the fight to gain the last place in the field. In doing so, the University of Florida student left behind the likes of Rickie Fowler, Max Homa and Sergio García, who failed to get nearly so close in their respective 36-holers. To emphasise the level of Poulter's achievement, Nicolai Hojgaard played alongside him in the same qualifier. But the Dane, who made his Ryder Cup debut two years ago, could not live with his playing partner as he added a 65 to his morning 69 to reach 10 under par and give himself the opportunity of tackling Truslow for the final of the four spots on offer at Emerald Dunes, in West Palm Beach. After beginning the second round with an eagle and two birdies, Poulter looked likely to go through automatically. But after falling one short – Americans Justin Hicks, Phil Barbaree and Frankie Harris all advanced on 11 under – Poulter watched in despair as Truslow, a golfer best known for chipping one-handed, denied him a major debut. He must only take positives from this, however. Two other factors made his feat yet more special. First, he had to go through local qualifying just to reach this stage and the fact there were more than 10,000 entrants should put it in perspective. (Ian, now on the LIV circuit, did not enter, having not appeared in the US Open for three years). Secondly, Luke fractured his back last year and was forced out of the game for seven months. It was a huge and deeply worrying blow for an up-and-comer, who in his only previous start in a top-level pro-event – the Asian Tour Series in Newcastle in 2023 – finished in the top 25. But he remained resilient and when he celebrated his first college victory in March, a few months after he returned to competition, Poulter snr could not contain his emotions. 'We couldn't be more proud of Luke for his first collegiate individual event win,' Poulter posted on X. 'This means so much to him most importantly. Having to sit out for seven months last year with a fractured L4 [vertebra] was not easy. But hard work, an incredible mindset and a wonderful team of people around him to keep him focused and positive.' Blessedly, Poulter Jnr does not have much time to stew on this near miss. At the end of this week, he will attempt to channel his father's team-golf qualities when he plays for the Internationals in the Palmer Cup. The annual match against the Americans features university students and this year's three-day event takes place in South Carolina. There is another Englishman in the visiting side in Tyler Weaver and the highly rated 22-year-old was successful in his attempt to earn an Oakmont berth at a qualifier on Monday. Weaver boasts his own famous sporting father – the former jockey Jason Weaver.
The Independent
3 hours ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Ian Poulter's son Luke suffers US Open qualifying heartache after playoff
Amateur Luke Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup star Ian, saw hopes of making his major debut at next week's US Open dashed after losing a play-off in final qualifying. The 21-year-old, who a year ago sustained a fracture in his back and was out for seven months, tied for fourth on 10 under in an 81-man event at Emerald Dunes in West Palm Beach, Florida. That meant he went head-to-head with Austen Truslow, a professional since 2015 with PGA Tour experience, and lost to a birdie in the second extra hole. Poulter, a University of Florida student, had got to seven under through 21 holes before play was suspended due to bad weather on Monday and returned to card a bogey-free 65 - which included an eagle and five birdies - for the second-best score of the final round. "I can't believe how impressive today's 65 was to get into that position," Poulter's dad Ian wrote on Instagram. "We keep using this as incredible experience and we keep getting better. An alternate spot but not sure what number it will be." Ryder Cup winner Nicolai Hojgaard finished two shots outside the play-off, while 2010 US Open champion Graeme McDowell was five adrift. Poulter was hoping to match the feat of fellow English amateur and second-year student at Florida State University Tyler Weaver, who secured his first major appearance with one of five qualifying spots in the 83-man field at Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta on Monday. The 22-year-old from Bury St Edmunds, who like Poulter is playing for the International Team in this week's Palmer Cup - a Ryder Cup-style event for college students - posted an 11-under total which saw him finish above the likes of major champions Zach Johnson and Jason Dufner. "It's been a really positive season for me so far with some good results, but this is definitely up there with my biggest achievement," said Weaver, who plans to have brother Max on his bag next week. "Playing in a major championship is a dream of mine and still hasn't quite set in that I will be teeing it up at Oakmont this year." Another Englishman Matt Wallace, who finished joint 17th at last month's US PGA, will play his first US Open in four years after taking one of the seven spots available at Lambton Golf and Country Club in Ontario having posted a seven-under total with rounds of 67 and 66. PA
Reuters
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Reuters
Austen Truslow edges Luke Poulter in U.S. Open qualifier playoff
June 3 - Austen Truslow defeated Luke Poulter in a two-man playoff Tuesday for the fourth and final U.S. Open qualifying spot at Emerald Dunes Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Fla. Play was suspended due to inclement weather on Monday night, extending the drama with four spots on the line for qualifiers to earn entry into the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont from June 12-15. Justin Hicks (65-68), Philip Barbaree Jr. (69-64) and amateur Frankie Harris (66-67) all finished 11 under through 36 holes to qualify for this season's third major. Truslow's game is distinguished on the course in part by his one-handed chipping method. Truslow, 29, and Poulter, a 21-year-old junior at the University of Florida and son of LIV Golf's Ian Poulter, finished tied at 10-under and went to a sudden-death playoff. Truslow shot 68-66 and when play resumed Tuesday, Poulter (69-65) carded three birdies to force the playoff. Truslow became the 47th and final qualifier for the U.S. Open and Poulter will serve as an alternate. Truslow qualified for the 2023 U.S. Open and missed the cut at 5 over with rounds of 72 and 73 at Los Angeles Country Club. Since turning pro in 2015, Truslow has competed in eight PGA Tour events and made the cut just once. He has six starts this year on the Asian Tour with one finish in the top 30 (T29 at the New Zealand Open in February). --Field Level Media
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Ian Poulter's Son Attempts to do What Tiger Woods' Son, Charlie Couldn't
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The USGA and the world's top players will return to Oakmont for the U.S. Open June 12-15. Many players, like Max Homa and Rickie Fowler, are attempting to qualify for the third major of the year. They are not the only ones. Charlie Woods, who just captured his first win at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, attempted to qualify earlier in May. However, Tiger's 16-year-old son faltered at the May 9 qualifier and did not advance. Now it's time for another golf legend's son to try it. LIMERICK, IRELAND - JULY 05: Ian Poulter of England with his caddie and son Luke Poulter at the 9th hole during Day Two of the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare on July 05, 2022 in... LIMERICK, IRELAND - JULY 05: Ian Poulter of England with his caddie and son Luke Poulter at the 9th hole during Day Two of the JP McManus Pro-Am at Adare on July 05, 2022 in Limerick, Ireland. More Photo byLuke Poulter, Ian Poulter's 21-year-old son, is in the final stages of getting into the U.S. Open field. He shot a 5-under 66 in his qualifier at Hawkstone Country Club in Gainesville, Florida, on May 8 to advance. It was a full-circle moment for him after he hurt his back in 2024 during this process. Luke will play in one of the 10 final qualifiers taking place across the country on Monday, June 2, also known as the 'Longest Day in Golf.' A year ago Luke Poulter injured his back at US Open qualifying forcing him to withdraw and take the next few months off to recover. Yesterday he shot a 5 under 66 to advance to US Open finals and he's now just 2 rounds away from potentially playing in his first major 🙌 — Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) May 9, 2025 Nine locations are in the United States, and one is in Canada, at Lambton Golf & Country Club in York, Ontario. Luke is among the 84 players who will play at Emerald Dunes Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, for one of the limited spots in the U.S. Open. It will not be easy for him as his qualifier has stout competition. The Florida Gator redshirt sophomore is in the field with the 2010 U.S. Open champ, Graeme McDowell. Poulter had a fantastic year with the Gators. He won his first collegiate title at the Schenkel Invitational at Forest Heights Country Club in Georgia this past March with an 8-under overall score. The 21-year-old had five top 10s this season and finished T4 at the NCAA Bremerton Regional in Washington a couple of weeks ago. He recorded a career tournament low with a 10-under 206 score. Poulter also recently earned a spot on the International Team for the 2025 Arnold Palmer Cup and PING All-Region for 2025. Much like Tiger Woods is with his son Charlie, Ian Poulter is quite proud of his son's accomplishments. He also never misses an opportunity to brag about Luke on social media. However, Luke has a chance to do something that Charlie couldn't do. Granted, he has five years on the young Woods, but it is something to note. Fans interested in U.S. Open final qualifying can watch on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to midnight on the Golf Channel. Scoring from all of the locations can be found at Players will play 36 holes on Monday to see who will be at Oakmont in a couple weeks. More Golf: Keegan Bradley Likens Memorial to US Open; 'Hardest Course in the World'
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Florida sophomore Luke Poulter achieves big career milestone
Luke Poulter's comeback has reached new heights. Poulter, the 20-year-old Florida sophomore and son of European Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, picked up his first career college victory on Sunday at the Schenkel Invitational. Poulter capped his wire-to-wire title with a birdie on his final hole, which broke him out of a tie with teammate Ian Gilligan. The Gators, ranked 11th nationally, were clipped by No. 12 Utah by a shot for the team trophy. This performance had been brewing for Poulter. After redshirting his first season, Poulter posted six top-16 finishes last season for the Gators, but while playing a U.S. Open local qualifier last spring, he was forced to withdraw with back pain. Doctors would later diagnose Poulter with a stress fracture in his right L4 vertebrae, an injury that sidelined Poulter for about seven months, much of which he spent back in England. After serious back injury, Luke Poulter enjoying role as Florida's 'secret weapon' Poulter, the son of Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, returned this spring for the Gators after missing seven months with a stress fracture in his lower back. Brentley Romine, Brentley Romine, Poulter returned to action for Florida in late January, tying for 31st at the Southwestern Invitational. He followed with a T-6 at the Gators Invitational and T-34 at the Southern Highlands Collegiate before shooting 67-69-72, good for 8 under in 54 holes around Forest Heights Country Club in Statesboro, Georgia. 'I'm driving it the best I've ever driven it,' Poulter said in February. Ian Poulter, who will next tee it up in next week's LIV Golf Miami event, took to Twitter to congratulate his son: We couldn't be more proud of Luke for his first collegiate individual event win This means so much to him most importantly. Having to sit out for 7 months last year with a fractured L4 was not hard work, an incredible mindset and a wonderful team of people around… — Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) March 23, 2025 'This means so much to him most importantly. Having to sit out for seven months last year with a fractured L4 was not easy. But hard work, an incredible mindset and a wonderful team of people around him to keep him focused and positive. 'This was worth waiting for, and we're opening that bottle of champagne, and we are toasting this win for you.'
