Ian Poulter says one thing about LIV Golf Singapore was unlike anything he’s ever experienced before

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Ian Poulter has claimed one aspect of the first round of LIV Golf Singapore was unlike anything he’s ever experienced before.

The Englishman has really struggled for form in 2024, finishing 53rd in Adelaide, 30th in Miami and 51st in Jeddah.

However, there were some shoots of recovery on Friday at Sentosa. Poulter shot a one-under 70 to sit five shots back of leader Sebastian Munoz.

Starting on the par-four fifth, the 48-year-old birdied his opening two holes. However, that was as good as it got, with a solitary bogey accompanying 15 pars to make up the rest of his scorecard.

Ian Poulter says one thing about LIV Golf Singapore was unlike anything he’s ever experienced before

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After his round, Poulter highlighted something that was unlike anything he had ever experienced before on the golf course.

Currently, the average temperature in Singapore is around 31 degrees Celsius [85F]. Furthermore, the humidity at Sentosa is 80 per cent.

Commenting on Majesticks GC’s Instagram page, Poulter claimed it was as hot as he’s ever been on a golf course.

He said: “Might be the hottest I’ve ever been on a golf course. Had to take my shirt off and wring it out.”

Challenging conditions for the European players at Sentosa

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The humidity appears to be the real challenge here. For Asian, Australian and American players, playing in extreme heat is common. For those who compete and live in Asia, the humidity will feel more than manageable.

However, for European players, the conditions can be difficult to manage. Gripping the club, maintaining hydration levels and staying energetic are all challenges that must be faced.

The heat, currently, shows no sign of letting up heading into the weekend, so it’s something Poulter must contend with. And after his one-under start, the outlandish Englishman appears to be coping with conditions well, even if he’s reluctant to admit it.