SOUTHPORT, England (AP) Ian Poulter walked up to the 18th green at the British Open and heard rousing applause for another solid round at Royal Birkdale. He stood tall, a pose not seen from him on a big stage since flags were waving at the Ryder Cup in Gleneagles.
And to think just three months ago, Poulter was at a low point in his career.
”The large confidence tank that was empty a few months ago is starting to fill up,” Poulter said. ”And I like it when it gets full. I play some of my best golf when I’m pretty confident.