After scrambling for paperwork and making a mad dash for the airport, Ian Poulter has finally landed at the UBS Hong Kong Open.
The Englishman awoke Monday to realize that his European Tour membership - and Ryder Cup eligibility - were unexpectedly in jeopardy because of a drop in the Official World Golf Ranking. Needing to add a start on short notice, he grabbed a last-minute sponsor invite when Rich Beem agreed to return his spot in the field after already flying to Hong Kong.
"It's obviously really unfortunate that Rich has basically been asked to give his invite back.