Ian Poulter, Son Compete for Open Spots at Royal Cinque Ports

Ian Poulter and his son Luke are competing against each other in the Final Qualifying tournament at Royal Cinque Ports for the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Luke Poulter, a highly ranked amateur and University of Florida student, recently outperformed his father in the first round and is tied for third, while Ian, a Ryder Cup veteran with 20 Open appearances, is just outside the top 20. Ian's participation is notable as he has not played in The Open since joining LIV Golf in 2022, which has affected his world ranking and made qualifying essential for his return to major championships. Luke narrowly missed qualifying for the US Open and is now aiming to secure his first major appearance, with both father and son vying for one of only five spots available from a 72-player field. This rare father-son rivalry in professional golf has drawn attention and support from notable athletes like Justin Rose and Andy Murray. The outcome will add to the Poulter family legacy in golf, with the possibility of both competing at the same major, an uncommon occurrence in modern golf history.