Poulter cherishes Ryder memory above all

Captain Jose Maria Olazabal compared the 36-year-old Englishman to the late, great Seve Ballesteros after Europe produced a remarkable fightback from 10-6 down to beat the United States 14-1/2 to 13-1/2 in Chicago on Sunday.

“I haven't won a major and everyone keeps telling me I haven't won a major,” Poulter told the American television channel CNBC.

“But for me the Ryder Cup has been my major and I wouldn't trade my memories or my time in the Ryder Cup. That trophy has meant so much to so many people over the years.”

Poulter, repeatedly displaying an eye-bulging, fist-pumping passion, has won 11 out of 13 points in the last three editions of the biennial team event and Olazabal showered praise on his Ryder Cup lionheart.

“For whatever reason this event for him means so much, he thrives on it and I think it brings the best out of him,” said the Spaniard.

“In a way he reminds me a bit of Seve in that regard — that intensity, that focus, that will to win is very close to Seve.”

Poulter, partnering world number one Rory McIlroy, birdied the last five holes of Saturday afternoon's fourballs match against Jason Dufner and Zach Johnson to earn a priceless point for Europe and keep alive their hopes of retaining the trophy.

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