Why Ian Poulter was given a one-shot penalty due to ‘strange’ rule during playoff at the 2010 Dubai World Championship
What happened
Ian Poulter dropping his ball onto his marker contributed to the only playoff loss the Englishman has suffered during his professional career. Poulter was already well on his way to establishing himself as one of the very best golfers on the planet when facing off directly against a rival, having starred at both the 2008 and 2010 Ryder Cups.
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