Staff WriterNever say never. Those words from Ian Poulter, the flamboyant English golfer, have sparked fresh intrigue after his recent chat with Al Arabiya’s Michael Prendergast at LIV Golf Riyadh 2025.
In a wide-ranging discussion, Poulter held forth on everything from playing golf under floodlights to the possible merger between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf—apparently aided by Donald Trump’s claim that he could broker a deal in one fifteen-minute phone call.
Poulter has never been one to mince his words, and he certainly kept everyone on their toes when asked about a potential Ryder Cup comeback.
To see the full interview—and perhaps catch a glimpse of Poulter’s trademark cheeky grin—have a look at the video here:
The veteran, who has so often been the heart and soul of Europe’s team, teased fans with a typically mischievous, “Never say never right, as it stands today that isn’t an option for me, but things change quite quickly like we’ve seen in the golf landscape, so let’s see how things play out, you never know.”
That said, he was more restrained when pressed on the collaboration looming between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf—implying the entire scenario remains in flux.
Night golf took centre stage in Riyadh, and Poulter didn’t shy away from the novelty. While admitting he’s “half man, half mattress” who prefers a morning lie-in, he embraced the late start time as a fresh challenge.
Playing under the lights, he noted, changes the game in curious ways—shadows creep around at awkward angles, and sight-lines look different compared to a regular sunny afternoon.
Even so, Poulter seemed eager to adapt, relishing the innovative flair that night golf brings to the table.
On the style front, it was a surprisingly subdued Poulter who turned heads, thanks to his new clothing sponsor.
He insisted there’d be no glow-in-the-dark outfits this time, but promised the new gear would still impress.
Meanwhile, in one of the interview’s lighter moments, Poulter addressed Michael Jordan’s famous remark that the only thing he fears on a golf course is Ian Poulter himself.
Pressed on what he personally dreads, Poulter revealed an aversion to one slippery foe: snakes—those “animals with no shoulders,” as he put it, that he’d rather not stumble upon while hunting for a wayward ball.
Ian Poulter isn’t just watching from the sidelines while Bryson DeChambeau racks up views on YouTube—he’s got his own digital plans in the works.
Though he played it coy, hinting at something new on the horizon, Poulter couldn’t resist teasing fans with a classic “wait and see.”
Knowing him, it won’t be anything dull—expect big personality, sharp wit, and maybe even a few surprises along the way.
If Poulter’s stint in Riyadh showed us anything, it’s that he’s still as fiery, fun, and unpredictable as ever—always keeping fans guessing about what he’ll do next.
Whether it’s potential Ryder Cup drama, a merger that could shake professional golf to its core, or simply his stand-off with serpents, Ian Poulter continues to leave fans guessing about what might come next.
And in the world of golf, that sense of unpredictability is half the fun.
