Column: Poulter a 'match play ninja' only when playing well
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Memories are strong in match play, which might explain why Ian Poulter picked up a new nickname.
Golf held its version of a selection show Monday night at a downtown hotel when the 16 four-man groups were drawn for the Dell Technologies Match Play. Poulter is the No. 58 seed in the 64-man field, and when his number popped up, he was referred to as a "ninja" in match play.
Not just once. Three times.
"I've never really gone up against a ninja before in my life, so it will be a new experience," said Tommy Fleetwood, who faces Poulter in the opening session. "I don't know what's in Austin, but if there is like 'Karate for Dummies' that I can start up on just before Wednesday, I'll give it a visit.