Showing posts with label Ian Poulter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ian Poulter. Show all posts

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Forget Poulter, Scott is the man to challenge Woods



So after all, it's not Ian Poulter who is Tiger's main challenger. It is in fact, someone who I failed to mention in my poll, a certain Adam Scott who can challenge Tiger over the next five years.

This is all according to his coach, Butch Harmon, who is of course Tiger Woods' former coach.

A report from The Australian reveals how Harmon said:

"Adam Scott is the best player under 30 in the world by far,"

"You may get an argument for Luke Donald or Sergio Garcia but I just think Adam Scott is above them. He's a truly great talent.

"He's the only one I see of the young players with all the things it takes to get close to Tiger Woods."

On the other hand, a post from the Grouchy Golf Blog plays down Scott's chances. The writer claims that Scott hasn't got the short game or putting skills to match Tiger.

A really good addition to this post is how they have uploaded a video, comparing the swings of the two golfers. Its a really good example of how this blog is using the digital newsroom to great effect.

Image from usatoday

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Ian Poulter - the new Tiger?



As explained in my last post, my golfing capabilities are not quite up to Tiger's standard just yet. Perhaps I am being a little harsh on myself, as there are not too many professional golfers that can boast the same level of ability as the great man himself.

That is of course apart from a certain Ian Poulter, who in the March edition of Golf World claims that he will be Tiger's closest rival once he reaches his full potential. For a man ranked number 22 in the world, he clearly has his work cut out.

We are accustomed to seeing Poulter dressed in highly controversial attire on the golf course, but this latest show of flamboyance is sure to shock and entertain the golf community. Tiger Woods is building up a reputation as one of the finest golfers ever to have graced the game, winning 13 majors and 85 career titles. Comparing this feet to Ian Poulter's seven tournament victories and it is evident the the Englishman's claim has no foundation.

Perhaps Poulter is using mind games to gain an advantage over fellow competitors. Can anyone actually catch Tiger Woods?

Vote now on my poll.

Image from pocketwiley