Players weigh in on Bishop-Poulter spat


  • Golf
  • Saturday, 25 Oct 2014

(Reuters) - Disparaging comments made by the PGA of America president on social media networks at the expense of Ian Poulter sparked instant debate in the golfing world on Friday, reactions ranging from "disappointing" to "just unfortunate".

Late on Thursday, PGA of America president Ted Bishop referred to Poulter as a little girl because of critical remarks written by the Englishman about Nick Faldo and Tom Watson as Ryder Cup captains.

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