With as much success as Ian Poulter has had in the Ryder Cup, most would agree the Englishman has earned the right to talk smack as much as he wants. Mr. Ryder Cup has been a part of four winning European Ryder Cup squads, boosting a 14-6-2 record (including 5-0-1 in singles) along the way. And more than anything, with his boisterous fist-pumps and celebrations, especially after his 2012 Medinah victory, Poulter has become perhaps the enduring symbol of European dominance in the biennial matches.
That being said, the T-shirt modification Poulter showcased on social media on Friday was savage even for him. It appears the 42-year-old got a hold of a pre-Ryder Cup American shirt, pleading for the Americans to “Beat Europe.” The problem with pre-Ryder Cup apparel is if your side loses, it's tough to rock that gear with pride. Poulter took that problem into his own hands …
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Poulter even teed himself up with a tweet..