IRVINE, Scotland (AP) Ian Poulter moved in sight of his first title in 4 1/2 years by belying sideways rain and strong winds to shoot a 1-under 71 at the Scottish Open, giving him a three-way share of the third-round lead on Saturday.
In the toughest weather conditions of the week on Scotland’s west coast, clubs slipped from players’ hands, hardy fans’ umbrellas were blown inside out, and puddles formed on fairways.
Poulter managed to control his swing, ball, and temperament in what he described as a ”brutally tough” back nine, during which he was delighted to make only one bogey.