So Ian Poulter has to play in 13 European events to maintain his eligibility to play in the Ryder Cup..Well he just fell out of the top 50 and he was planning on playing the HSBC Champions tournament and that's only the top 50 event. Needing another event he had to get into the Hong Kong Open and Rich Beem gave up his invitational spot so Poulter could play in it...I'm sure Davis Love III will really appreciate that next year at Hazletine..
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/thanks-to-rich-beem-ian-poulter-will-be-eligible-for-next-years-ryder-cup
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/thanks-to-rich-beem-ian-poulter-will-be-eligible-for-next-years-ryder-cup