Poulter waiting to congratulate Tiger. Sincere, or publicity hound???

[GoGoErky]

> @lawsonman said:

> > @Ferguson said:

> > Yet another fan living vicariously through the life of a pro golfer. How the heck can you even guess what Tiger was thinking?

> >

> > Op,

> > When a relative or friend comes up and hugs you - do you question his/her motives based on the mildness of the hug?

> >

> > "That's a pretty weak hug, Grandma. Why are you here???"

>

> I hate huggers. Posters actually coming to the defense of Ian Poulter!!??? This place is going to **** in a hand basket.

 

Not all “bad people” are bad all the time and some situations they should be defended. I personally don’t know poults and hold no judgement over him or others I don’t know. Poutls has a persona that rubs done the wrong way and others get jealous because he in their eyes is a Richard and a mediocre golfer who enjoys the finer things in lies. Calling out posters for defending a guy who is being unnecessarily questioned really doesn’t put you in a much better light than poulter

[braincramp52]

> @GoGoErky said:

> > @lawsonman said:

> > > @Ferguson said:

> > > Yet another fan living vicariously through the life of a pro golfer. How the heck can you even guess what Tiger was thinking?

> > >

> > > Op,

> > > When a relative or friend comes up and hugs you - do you question his/her motives based on the mildness of the hug?

> > >

> > > "That's a pretty weak hug, Grandma. Why are you here???"

> >

> > I hate huggers. Posters actually coming to the defense of Ian Poulter!!??? This place is going to **** in a hand basket.

>

> Not all “bad people” are bad all the time and some situations they should be defended. I personally don’t know poults and hold no judgement over him or others I don’t know. Poutls has a persona that rubs done the wrong way and others get jealous because he in their eyes is a Richard and a mediocre golfer who enjoys the finer things in lies. Calling out posters for defending a guy who is being unnecessarily questioned really doesn’t put you in a much better light than poulter

 

I wasn't being serious. I know it's hard to tell sometimes. BTW, I know it's early but your post is hard to understand. :)

[Ferguson]

> @Vindog said:

> > @ray9898 said:

> > It seems the majority of topics on this site recently is from people who just make stuff up like it is some sort of fact.

>

> Recently? ;-)

 

WRX is your single source for facts and medical advice, as well as proper execution of both greetings and salutations.

[3jacker]

Unnecesarrily questioned... I like that.

Of course, the whole thing is unnecessary. Golf, that is. But it is entertaining. Like Poulter's antics.

[JohnnyCashForever]

> @Ferguson said:

>

> WRX is your single source for facts and medical advice, as well as proper execution of both greetings and salutations.

 

I'm here for the recipes.

 

My favorite?

 

"Fruit Cocktail: Who knew making it from scratch was so easy?"

 

 

[TorreyPines]

Poulter was definitely legit; he seems to have matured a lot within the last few years and is actually fairly likeable these days.

 

I get the impression he feels a bit sheepish about his "just me and Tiger" comments nowadays as he seems to go out of his way to praise TW as much as he can, almost to the extent that he seems to be craving TW's respect.

 

He praised him a lot in his book and also tweeted a picture of him and a real tiger a few months back with a caption along the lines of "see, I told you it would just be me and Tiger" :D Got to give it to the guy for showing some nice self-deprecation like that.

 

I did find Tiger's reaction a little awkward though - when he was high-fiving/shaking hands with the other players he gave a big smile and said "thank you" or something along those lines, whereas Poulter was the only guy he just smiled to but didn't say anything haha.

 

Didn't really see how much chat was going on between the pair in round 3.

[wildcatden]

He wanted to give Tiger a Coolsculpting coupon.

[Vindog]

> @JohnnyCashForever said:

> > @Ferguson said:

> >

> > WRX is your single source for facts and medical advice, as well as proper execution of both greetings and salutations.

>

> I'm here for the recipes.

>

> My favorite?

>

> "Fruit Cocktail: Who knew making it from scratch was so easy?"

>

>

 

Simple Syrup: It doesn't have to be that hard!

[Poor Posture]

Wish Poulter would chime in and bury whoever started this thread...

[BMC]

Poulter seems like a decent guy. I'm glad Tiger has matured and become more socially and media adept.

For a while, Tiger was the Marshawn Lynch of golf.

[MattyO1984]

Not been on here for a few days thanks to work and life in general just being crazy busy...I see the internet is still providing a platform for crazy people!

[Medic]

Tiger refers to Poulter as "Polts".

I have always gotten the impression that they had a mutual respect for each other. Any American player who does not respect what Ian does in Ryder Cup play is delusional. The man is intense and Tiger definitely appreciates that level of passion for the game.

And Ian knows what Tiger did (and is still doing!!!) for the game. I believe that the congrats was as genuine as it possibly could have been. Sort of a "welcome back Mate" from a Euro player who is intense towards THE American player who has the same level of intensity when competing.

[f5joe]

Polts in my man ....... and highly respects the Tiger.

[MGMiller]

> @Medic said:

> Tiger refers to Poulter as "Polts".

> I have always gotten the impression that they had a mutual respect for each other. Any American player who does not respect what Ian does in Ryder Cup play is delusional. The man is intense and Tiger definitely appreciates that level of passion for the game.

> And Ian knows what Tiger did (and is still doing!!!) for the game. I believe that the congrats was as genuine as it possibly could have been. Sort of a "welcome back Mate" from a Euro player who is intense towards THE American player who has the same level of intensity when competing.

 

Medic speaks the truth...

[Nixhex524]

Why not mention when Tiger just about blew by Langer at the end there... LOL That was WAY more uncomfortable!

[gbartko]

As far as human beings go, Tiger is a waaaay bigger doosh than Poulter.

[3jacker]

> @gbartko said:

> As far as human beings go, Tiger is a waaaay bigger doosh than Poulter.

 

This is true. Actions define a person.

I like the latest TW. But his actions in the past are pretty abominable.

[JohnnyCashForever]

> @BMC said:

> For a while, Tiger was the Marshawn Lynch of golf.

Marshawn Lynch of golf? I dunno.

 

Who was Tiger most like during the white hot years?

 

In terms of on-course attitude and performance, I'd have to say Ben Hogan. Tiger didn't care much for chit-chatting with anyone on the course. Single-minded. Focused. And over a 12-year stretch (1997-2008), he won 63 tournaments (14 majors). That's averaging >5 wins a year. That's Hogan-esque. For comparison, during his Major run, Hogan won 42 tournaments (9 majors) over 8 years (1946-1953).

 

[ckay]

I don't think IP did it for any other reason than to congratulate and shake Tiger's hands.

[The General]

Is the world so s----y that we have to assume to worst possible angle for everything that happens on this earth? are we ever going to consider that there is good in everyone and that if we are always looking to go negative on everything that everyone does, why even an opinion?

[Ferguson]

> @"The General" said:

> Is the world so s----y that we have to assume to worst possible angle for everything that happens on this earth? are we ever going to consider that there is good in everyone and that if we are always looking to go negative on everything that everyone does, why even an opinion?

 

Yes, I see it every single day - people assume the worst. It's just the nature of things.

 

I believe there is no goodness left in the word, General. We used it up about 20 years ago.

 

 

 

 

[tbowles411]

I personally don't like or dislike Poulter normally. Just around the Ryder Cup it gets personal. :) That said, I have no issues with him being there to congratulate him. As I remember, they're friends. But it doesn't even matter. Is anyone upset that Berhard Langer was there or Bubba?

[golfer07840]

> @jlbos83 said:

> Poulter is a bit of a different bird, but I think you are reaching here. He was a contender, or nearly so, and stayed a few minutes to congratulate the winner. Does it have to be any deeper than that?

 

Someone reaching to make, yet another "I don't like this player..." thread?

 

Nonsense.