Ian Poulter rubbished claims by Rory McIlroy he feels “betrayed” by his former team-mates’ defections to LIV Golf.
McIlroy gave a lengthy interview to the Guardian in which he criticised players for their decisions to join the Saudi-backed rebel tour.
The new world No.1 questioned the players’ commitment to the Ryder Cup, claiming he would never put his future in the event in jeopardy and revealing he “thought they felt the same way”, referring to the likes of Poulter, Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia and Graeme McDowell.
However, Poulter – who has earned a fearsome reputation as a Ryder Cup player over the course of his career – hit back.
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And he insisted he will be ready to represent Europe again, should the current wrangling over whether LIV players can take part fall in his favour.
“We can still qualify for the team as far as I am aware,” he said ahead of the rebel tour’s Team Championship in Miami.
“Unless we have been told we can’t qualify I am still ready to play as much as I can and try and make that team.
“My commitment to the Ryder Cup goes before me. I don’t think that should ever come into question.
“I have always wanted to play Ryder Cups and played with as much passion as…
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