Ian Poulter and Martin Laird shared the first-round lead on Thursday after both shot a seven-under 65 at the Players Championship in Florida.

Poulter and Casey Relishing Ballantine's Championship Test

 

Englishman Ian Poulter will head to the Ballantine's Championship in fine form after his strong showing at the Masters Tournament, where he produced his best performance to date at Augusta National.

Geoff Ogilvy took advantage of his local knowledge in the third round of the Australian Masters, matching the course record and sailing into a two stroke lead over Ian Poulter.

After a difficult day in the sweltering Australian heat on Friday, Ian Poulter emerged on top for the second day in a row with a two shot lead.

Ian Poulter made a flying start in the Australian Masters on Thursday, upstaging world number one and money list champion Luke Donald with a 6 under 65.

The wait is nearly over as the 2011 Vivendi Seve Trophy tournament is set to begin on September 15th, but until then the confirmed line-up for the Great Britain and Ireland team should give us a small taste of what to expect, as we see the young rub shoulders with the experienced.

The certainty of the plagued Irish Open, which lost its title sponsorship in November, is being threatened again following the announcement the prize fund is being halved and some of the world’s top golfers are withdrawing. 

When it comes to deciding what to wear on the golf course Ian Poulter is probably not the first person you would choose to dress you. But, surprisingly, the golfer's clothing range is designed for function and form over garishness. We review the Ian Poulter Design Golf 365 V Neck sweater.

An angry Ian Poulter has today made it clear that he is not happy with the West Course at Wentworth, despite the millions spent improving it in the past couple of years.

Luke Donald had a great day today at Wentworth, despite the wet and windy conditions on the course.