Flamboyant Ian Poulter makes Venetian Macao Open the first stop in his comeback from injury
After four months out, Englishman will tee off in Macau alongside Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke, South African Branden Grace and defending champion Scott Hend
Two-time World Golf Championships winner Ian Poulter will make an eagerly anticipated return following a four-month lay-off with a foot injury when he tees up for the first time at The Venetian Macao Open 2016 at the Macau Golf & Country Club next week.
One of the most flamboyant and passionate golfers in the game, the Englishman was sidelined by an arthritic joint in his right foot, which has kept him out of tournament action since June.
Poulter is a 16-time winner in his professional carer with two titles on the Asian Tour. The 40-year-old has recorded eight top-10 finishes in major championships and represented Europe five times as a player in the Ryder Cup, winning on four occasions.
At the 2016 edition of the prestigious team event last week, Poulter assumed the role of vice captain for the very first time. Prior to his injury, his 2016 season highlight was a tied-third place at the Puerto Rico Open at Coco Beach.
Poulter is no stranger to playing in Asia, but 2016 will mark his first foray into October 13-16 event in Macau as he looks to regain some form and momentum heading into the end of the season and commented:
