2 weeks Ago By Joshua Lees
Justin Rose has voiced optimism about chances of making a comeback to the DP World Tour Renowned as a core figure of the European squad, Poulter seemed destined to lead his continent until he shifted to Although joining LIV did not make him ineligible, opting out of the DP World Tour put him at odds with the Ryder Cup circle, alongside Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood, and Sergio Garcia, who were absent from Europe's robust win at Marco Simone last fall. Amidst ongoing discussions among golf's principal tours for reconciliation, the PGA Tour is in talks with the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund. In recent news by , it emerged that LIV Golf approached the DP World Tour to resolve their feud, an offer the Wentworth-based organization rejected.
Despite no deal presently reached, progress is visible, leading to envisage a situation where Poulter might re-enter the scene. At this week's BMW PGA Championship, he remarked, "I think the world of golf does need to start resolving itself quickly," indicating hope for resolution at the top echelons of the sport. "There is still a little bit of a divide between us and them.
I think it's hard to make those admissions back into the fray unless we're all on the same path pretty quickly. I think for that to happen for Poults [becoming Ryder Cup captain], I can definitely see that pathway." Rose's comments came a day after Poulter announced he would like to make a return to the Ryder Cup setup, having previously played down his chances of ever linking up with the European team again.
Targeting the captaincy role, Poulter called on the ongoing fallout at the top of men's professional golf to end. It's been a huge part of my golfing life, some of the proudest moments of my career," Poulter told Al Arabiya English of the Ryder Cup. "I'm hopeful one day there's a sense of coming together that would enable the likes of myself.
.. the opportunity to be able to become captain.
Let's see what happens, there's going to need to be some compromise. I'm hopeful one day we'll see it." Poulter is however aware of the current obstacles stalling peace between LIV players and the DP World Tour.
"The rules that have been set in place are difficult - there's no compromise," he added. "I think everyone is aware that players need to play their minimum amount on the European tour to be able to be eligible to play. It's difficult for me personally - I find myself in a tricky position, where I'm not a member, and I obviously can't become eligible to be part of a team or even help out as a Vice Captain or Captain unless I do become a member again.
It's not the best scenario, but it's one that the tour is sticking to." The LIV setup and DP World Tour will both host their flagship events this week, with the LIV Team Championship in Dallas and the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth..
