Ian Poulter, Adrian Otaegui and Justin Harding have had their Scottish Open bans “temporarily stayed” after taking legal action against the DP World Tour.
The Englishman, one of the ‘Sour 16’ along with Otaegui and Harding to have threatened the Tour with court proceedings, challenged DP World Tour chief Keith Pelley’s decision to stop them from playing in this week’s event at the Renaissance Club following moves to the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Keith Pelley said “we are disappointed by the outcome of today’s hearing.”
According to The Telegraph, Poulter’s case was heard at the International Dispute Resolution Centre by Sports Resolutions, an independent body that is said to quickly settle disputes without the need of the High Court. Poulter was reportedly acting “independently”, with Otaegui and Harding likely doing the same.
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“Following a hearing before HHJ Sycamore CBE, appointed by Sport Resolutions (UK), suspensions imposed on Ian Poulter, Adrian Otaegui and Justin Harding have been temporarily stayed, pending determination of their substantive appeals by an Appeal Panel in due course,” the DP World Tour said in a statement.
Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the DP World Tour, said: “Out of respect for JP and Noreen McManus, their wonderful Pro-Am and the outstanding fundraising they undertake on behalf of charities in the west of Ireland, I will not be giving a detailed response on this matter right now.
“I will simply say we are disappointed by the outcome of today’s hearing, but will abide by the decision. It is important to remember, however, this is only a stay of the sanctions imposed, pending the hearing of the players’ appeal as to whether those sanctions were appropriate.
“The make-up of the field for the Genesis Scottish Open will be advised in due course, but based on this decision the field size will increase beyond 156. We will make further comment on this in due course, but not during our time at Adare Manor.”
Poulter awaited the verdict from his legal team whilst also playing at the…
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