Ian Poulter was among the victims of the harsh afternoon conditions at Shinnecock, coming out on the business end of a six-over 76. Following the third round, Poulter made sure his pain was heard.
The 42-year-old, who has never shied away from airing his opinion, went to town on the USGA Saturday evening. He dismissed Mike Davis’ apology and wondered on Twitter, “How can this team keep doing this without consequences?”
Is that an apology ?
Just grow a set of balls and say we £€¥#ed it up again…
You don’t get mulligan’s in business at this level. how can this team keep doing this without consequences. https://t.co/INvUmT6M6P— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 17, 2018
Poulter also asked, “Did Bozo setup the course?” when Sunday’s tee times were announced.
Thanks guys did Bozo set the course up or are the @USGA going to accept responsibility or just say “IF WE HAD A MULLIGAN” I would have liked about 6 mulligans today. But they are not allowed at this level. “Apparently” pic.twitter.com/O08vOpNlTx
— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 17, 2018
The Englishman’s rage didn’t end there. Throughout the afternoon, the crowd’s behaviour at Shinnecock towards Poulter was unacceptable, cheering when his approaches landed in bunkers or when his putts missed. On the 16th hole, there was actually a “USA!” chant following his bogey at the par 5. Poulter had the final word, criticising the gallery’s etiquette and pondering the possible scene at the 2024 Ryder Cup, which will be down the road at Bethpage Black.
Verbally abused on every hole does get a little old.. That’s not really golf either. Ryder Cup in 2024 COULD become a little silly, just like today was. @usopengolf @USGA
Still we never hear the word SORRY.
When I F@&$ up I have to apologize. Not the @USGA 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/T2mrna08bq— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) June 17, 2018
