Ian Poulter could turn down Europe Ryder Cup place even if he qualifies

• Switch to LIV last year has put availability in doubt
• I certainly don't expect to get one of the six picks'

Ian Poulter has suggested he could decline to play for Europe in this year's Ryder Cup even if he qualifies, in the latest indication of the deep tensions within golf.

Poulter's relationship with the event has been complicated by his 2022 switch to LIV Golf and is one of 11 to have played under the LIV banner who will feature in this week's Abu Dhabi Championship on the DP World, formerly European, Tour. A sporting arbitration case in early February will determine whether LIV members can continue to play in this domain. With that pending, should Poulter win this weekend or next, at the Dubai Desert Classic, the man who has played seven times for Europe would again be part of the Ryder Cup discussion.