Yesterday came the sad news that some scoundrel had absconded with Ian Poulter's prized driver. The revelation was so devastating, in fact, that Poulter had to withdraw from the Singapore Open, presumably because he was in mourning. Forget for the moment that as one of the world's best players, Poulter has a sponsorship deal. This means that everything -- clothes, absurd couture, GOLF CLUBS -- is free.
But you see, this driver was very special to Poulter, and even though he had hoped to improve his world ranking this week, he wasn't willing to take a chance with just 13 clubs in his bag.
Of course, he would've had to play no more than one round like that since Cobra, the company who provides him with his sticks, would've overnighted him a replacement driver. But none of that matters because Poulter only has eyes for one Cobra Speed Pro.
Despite the fact five closed circuit TVs in the foyer of the Shesan GC captured the theft of Ian Poulter's driver, Singapore police have yet to catch the culprit. The video evidence has been of little solace to Poulter who, in an attempt to find his much-beloved Cobra Speed Pro, scanned 470 eBay entries before making the following plea:Here's what I'm guessing happens: people will now go out of their way to steal Poulter's clubs because they know he's willing to pay 10 times retail. Brilliant.
"I'm happy to give the guy who stole it £1,000 to spend on Christmas presents and I won't press any criminal charges if he returns the driver," said Poulter.
There has yet to be a taker for the reward, but for the record, Cobra Speed Pro drivers are selling for approximately $150 on eBay, making Poulter's offer (about $1,500 USD) a good deal for the crook.
If Anthony Kim hadn't fallen off a horse, he'd punch Poulter in the face right now. I'm sure of it.
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11-13-2008 @ 11:56PM
jeff said...
First off, any world class player could use just about any club and perform fine. Second, any world class player who travels abroad without a backup driver and putter is foolish. Quit being a Prima Donna
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11-14-2008 @ 6:45PM
jk said...
my guess is that it is some illegal driver that he does not want to fall into the wrong hands....illegal materials,,illegal weights who knows,,,its absurd that he would get so freaked out about that club...
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11-17-2008 @ 3:07PM
spencer096 said...
this isn't some hack going out for a weekend 18 with a beer-a-hole, it's a top pro going against a field of other top pros, and all those guys have their equimpent tailored to their swing. him getting an unfamiliar driver COULD make a world of difference.
if it's such a 'little' issue, than why is tiger so picky about his clubs as well? pro golfers have the lofts, lies, weights all aligned to maximize their results, yet you're insinuating he could just pick up any old thing and compete? competitive golf isn't golf, there's no comparison.
and jk...an illegal driver? that wouldn't even make it onto the teebox.
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