Ian Poulter gives his Ryder Cup verdict on Europe's chances against the US

The last time the Ryder Cup was contested in the US at Hazeltine in 2016, Rory McIlroy suffered a great deal of heckling with one man being removed for abusive comments during Saturday’s afternoon four balls.

US captain Steve Stricker hopes there will be no repeat of such conduct, and while he expects a lively atmosphere in Wisconsin, the 54-year-old called for fans to not ‘cross the line’.

There will be little European support at the event due to Covid restrictions, but Poulter said the American supporters have been good to him so far: “There’s only been a few, but the US fans have been brilliant so far. They really have.

“They’re wishing me well. Not too well, but they’re wishing me well, which is quite nice. That hasn’t always been the case, but so far so good.”

The Ryder Cup will begin on September 24 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin, USA.

source: express.co.uk