
The putts are starting to drop once again for Ian Poulter, and for that he may have Brooks Koepka to thank. Poulter continued what he called a “mad 2017” with a 5-under 67 to begin the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, a score that gave him a share of the early lead alongside Rickie Fowler, Andrew Dodt and Callum Shinkwin. Mikko Illonen finished the day in front with a 7-under 65. It continued a recent run of success that has included six straight made cuts worldwide along with a successful qualifying effort for The Open on his home course in England. The catalyst, according to Poulter, was playing alongside Koepka at the FedEx St. Jude Classic. He watched as Koepka rolled in putt after
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