Poulter close to ending drought
IAN POULTER is in with a shout for a first title in five years after surviving a “brutal” day in the Scottish Open.
Poulter defied strong wind and rain at Dundonald Links to card a thirdround 71 and finish nine-under, tied first with fellow Englishman Callum Shinkwin and Australia’s Andrew Dodt.
Halfway joint leader Padraig Harrington fell out of contention after struggling to a 79.
“It was brutal at times,” said Poulter. “Days like today don’t come around very often. There’s life in the old dog yet – and I’m relishing the chance to go out and get stuck in.”