Poulter to have knee surgery after meniscus tear from hopping steps
The Story
Ian Poulter reported that he tore his meniscus while “hopping up two steps” at a LIV Golf event in Virginia earlier this month and will require surgery in September. The 50-year-old competed in the first round of LIV Golf Korea on Thursday, shooting a four-under 66 despite the injury.
Key Facts
- Poulter said he tore his meniscus “Thursday just hopping up two steps” at a LIV Golf event in Virginia.
- He had an MRI after returning from Virginia and plans to have surgery in September.
- He shot four-under 66 in the first round and two-over 72 on Friday at LIV Golf Korea, sitting tied 13th, six shots behind leader Talor Gooch.
- Poulter said walking is more painful than playing and he has no sensation of the injury during his golf swing, only when walking downhill.
- He said he must avoid activities like padel and tennis and will strengthen the leg.
- Poulter has not won an individual LIV Golf event since joining in 2022 but has 17 professional wins.
- The article notes other freak injuries: Scottie Scheffler missed the start of the 2025 PGA Tour season after a Christmas dinner hand injury; Rory McIlroy missed the 2015 Open after an ankle ligament rupture from playing football.
Conflicting Reports
No conflicting reports identified in the source article.
Still Unclear
No open questions identified in the source article.
Misconceptions
No widespread misconceptions addressed in the source article.
Key Figures
- Ian Poulter, golfer.
- Talor Gooch, American leader at LIV Golf Korea.
- Scottie Scheffler, world number one golfer.
- Rory McIlroy, golfer.
Sources: BBC News
