Poulter: Ryder Cup 2012, 5 birdies in a row
Ian Poulter made five birdies in a row at the 2012 Ryder Cup, a pivotal moment in Europe's famous comeback victory.
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Mentality monster Bellingham sees England top the group
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Jun 28, 2026
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Ian Poulter: The 2012 Ryder Cup and Finding the Zone
At 17:17 · chapter starts 16:40
Lineker presses Poulter on the 2012 Ryder Cup — when Europe were being hammered and the atmosphere was miserable, Poulter made five consecutive birdies (Lineker initially says six, Poulter corrects him with a grin) to help spark an extraordinary comeback. The question is whether that mental state — the ability to find a zone when the pressure is highest — is something you can train, or whether it is innate. Poulter's answer is subtle: you need to build the environment, help teammates who are low on confidence, and be the energy in the room. He adds that Bellingham is exactly that kind of player for England — someone who can shift momentum when a team needs it most.
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