Ian Poulter has revealed that while he believes his fashion sense puts other golfers in the shade, he admits he has two left feet when comes to strutting his stuff on the dance floor.
All dressed up and nowhere to go, then Ian?
The 34-year-old told Sky Sports magazine: ”I like to think I can throw some shapes and cut a rug but I’m a horrible dancer, really; I’ve got two left feet.”
Asked which songs are guaranteed to get him gyrating, he said: “It depends on what sort of function it is. If I’m out partying with the lads, it’ll probably be some house music, whereas if I’m out with my wife, it’ll be something slower.
“I do have a massively eclectic taste in music, though. I like garage music and I like a bit of everything - from Coldplay to U2 to Michael Jackson.”
Poulter also revealed that he’s now looking to supplement his own fashion label IJP Design, which distributes in 22 countries, with a ladies line of clothing.
“Historically golf and fashion have never seen eye to eye. Personally I think it’s too easy for people to just throw a pair of khaki trousers on with a polo shirt. It takes some thought to look good but I think it’s worth it.
“My signature trouser is the boot cut which I’ve been wearing for a while now, especially the tartan one. They’re like an anti-Parnevik trousers - he does like a drainpipe does Jesper.”
Poulter credits Nick Faldo with his recent rise up the rankings.
“To get picked by Nick Faldo [for the 2008 Ryder Cup] was huge but then to back it up by being the only player to tee off in all five sessions and emerge as the highest points scorer, was just fantastic.
“It has given me a lot of confidence and I like to think it really kick-started my rise up the world rankings.
So what kind of captain will Colin Montgomerie make, Ian?
“Monty will be great. His record speaks for itself and he’s a great speaker and motivator, too. You shouldn’t need any extra motivation to play in the Ryder Cup - and everybody should be up for it - but having a strong captain is vital.”
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