Ian Poulter has shut down the possibility of following Sergio Garcia's path to potential Ryder Cup eligibility by paying DP World Tour fines. In a recent interview with Sports Illustrated, Poulter explained his stance on several key issues:

• He cannot currently become Team Europe Ryder Cup captain as he's not a DP World Tour member
• While Sergio Garcia has paid approximately $1M in fines to rejoin the tour, Poulter considers the $100,000 weekly fines "unjust"
• The total cost for LIV players to regain eligibility would be around $2.4M when accounting for future fines
• Poulter maintains his position that playing golf worldwide shouldn't incur tour fines

Regarding Garcia's Ryder Cup chances, Poulter noted:

• Garcia finished third in LIV's Order of Merit, demonstrating his continued strong play
• The path to making the 2025 team remains unclear, whether through automatic qualification or captain's picks
• The significant financial investment required ($2.4M) contrasts sharply with reports that U.S. team members receive $400,000 for participating

While LIV Golf provides indemnity coverage for these fines, Poulter remains firm in his stance against paying them, highlighting the complex relationship between LIV Golf players and traditional tours.

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