Poulter fury at photographer
Ian Poulter has rarely been angrier than he was as he left Paris last night - and adamant that he will not be playing the French Open next year.
Poulter’s third place at Le Golf National has further boosted his confidence ahead of The Open, but last year’s runner-up at Birkdale was told “try not to swear” before he gave a television interview afterwards.
“You had better tape it then,” said the 33-year-old, not sure he would be able to contain his fury about the press photographer whom he blamed for the trip to the water that cost him his chance of winning.
Poulter made the fatal error of pushing his approach to the 15th, but explained at the end of his round: “A novice cameraman fired three shots on the way down.
“You saw how frustrated I was. It’s a tournament I want to come and win and you have some stupid cameraman that makes it difficult for you.
“I suppose you could say that if you concentrate 110% then you shouldn’t hear it, but he was 25 yards away.
“It’s a shame because it’s a good tournament, but I won’t be back next year.”
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