Scoreboard operator jinxes Ian Poulter's once flawless round at PGA

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. – As the gusts built across the Ocean Course on Friday, Ian Poulter knew he was on borrowed time.

The Englishman was flawless for 12 holes and had vaulted into a tie for second place thanks to an eagle-3 at the seventh hole and birdies at Nos. 4, 9, 10 and 11.

It was easily the round of the day at the PGA Championship and prompted one scoreboard attendant to get caught up in the moment.

“I got on the 13th tee and there was a scoreboard in the distance, and it was ironic, it says, Ian Poulter, 6 under through 12 and chasing down a course record,” he laughed. “I just started laughing to myself, like who in the world would write that and put that on a board with that last five…