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Ian Poulter states how long he wants to play on LIV Golf for as he outlines his future plans
TL;DR
Ian Poulter has expressed his desire to continue playing on LIV Golf for the foreseeable future. This statement comes amid rumors about the league's potential shutdown due to funding issues.
Key points
- Ian Poulter wants to continue playing on LIV Golf.
- Rumors about LIV Golf potentially shutting down are circulating.
- Concerns exist over LIV Golf's funding from Saudi Arabiaâs Public Investment Fund.
- Poulter finished tied for 25th in Mexico City.
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Ian Poulter continued his busy season on LIV Golf at Mexico City, where he finished in a tie for 25th.
LIV Golf Mexico City was the first tournament since widespread rumours of the league potentially being shut down amid speculation over funding issues.
Saudi Arabiaâs Public Investment Fund (PIF) could venture away from funding LIV Golf, but CEO Scott OâNeil remains defiant about its long-term future.
The same can be said for Poulter, who has now discussed his plans going forward along with his DP World Tour fines for competing in conflicting LIV Golf events.
Ian Poulter wants to play on LIV Golf for as long as he can
Speaking on the Rough Cut Golf Podcast, Poulter said: âI have not paid my fines. I resigned my membership a few years ago, once we had the initial âyou need to pay me ÂŁ1.1 million in finesâ.
âI took objection to that and this is really disappointing. They are probably disappointed in me to go to LIV.
âBut Jon [Rahm] and Tyrrell [Hatton] have just played two years on the European Tour, they have played two Ryder Cups.
âTyrrell has nearly won the Race to Dubai while being a LIV member. He has earned over $10 million out of the European Tour prize purses over the two years. I have not double-dipped.
âSo when I sit here today, and have been part of eight Ryder Cups since 2004, I have never, ever not taken my membership every single year, when I can name a host of players that did not play in the interim year between Ryder Cups.
âSo I take objection unfortunately to how this thing has all played out right now. I love the European Tour, itâs where I started, I played Challenge Tour in 1999. To play one Ryder Cup is insane, to play as many as I did, great.
âThe people that are missing out are the fans. The people that are missing out are the sponsors and the promoters for the tournaments which I havenât played in the last four years since I resigned my membership.
âSo where do I want to go with my golf in the next five years? I want to play LIV for as long as I can.
Q&A
How long does Ian Poulter plan to play on LIV Golf?
Ian Poulter has stated that he wants to continue playing on LIV Golf for the foreseeable future.
What were the recent rumors about LIV Golf?
Recent rumors suggested that LIV Golf might be shut down due to potential funding issues.
What is the status of LIV Golf's funding?
There are concerns that Saudi Arabiaâs Public Investment Fund may stop funding LIV Golf, but the CEO remains confident about its future.
How did Ian Poulter perform in the recent LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City?
Ian Poulter finished in a tie for 25th place at the LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City.
