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Ian Poulter Will Delay Meniscus Surgery After Knee Tear at LIV Golf

Surgery is scheduled for September, with Poulter managing symptoms through leg strengthening while he finishes the LIV season.

Golf - LIV Golf - Korea - Asiad Country Club, Busan, South Korea - May 29, 2026 Majesticks GC's Ian Poulter in action REUTERS/Kim Soo-Hyeon

Overview

  • Poulter tore a meniscus in early May when he says he hopped up two steps at the LIV Golf Virginia event and had an MRI after returning home.
  • He confirmed on Thursday that the MRI showed a tear and that he will undergo surgical repair in September after the LIV season ends.
  • Despite the injury he played through the week at Virginia, shooting 10-under to finish tied for 18th, and opened LIV Golf Korea with a 66.
  • Poulter reports no noticeable sensation of a problem in his golf swing but feels pain on steep downhill walking and plans leg strengthening and activity limits to manage symptoms.
  • At 50, the Majesticks GC co-captain’s prior foot and knee issues and his decision to delay surgery could affect his recovery timeline and availability next season.