Ian Poulter, Billy Horschel get into animated conversation at Wentworth; Poulter blames bad optics

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Seven-time PGA Tour winner Billy Horschel and LIV Golf’s Ian Poulter got into what appealed to be a heated conversation at Wentworth Thursday afternoon. But, according to Poulter, optics can be deceiving. 

Video posted to social media showed Poulter and Horschel having an animated conversation at the BMW PGA Championship in England Thursday. 

Billy Horschel of the U.S. plays a shot during a practice round prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club Sept. 6, 2022, in Virginia Water, England. (Warren Little/Getty Images)

While it wasn’t immediately clear what was discussed, the gestures used by both players led social media users to speculate the conversation had something to do with the recent conflict between LIV Golf and the rest of the golf world. 

But Poulter attempted to put the rumors to bed. 

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"I have no problem with Billy," Poulter said via Golf Digest. "All these [players] out here I have been friendly with for a really long time. So let’s draw a line between personal and business. It’s really easy to have a level-headed conversation with someone when you respect them, even though you have a difference of opinion. That’s fine. I can still be somebody’s friend.

Ian Poulter of England, left, and Billy Horschel react to a birdie on the eighth hole during the final round of the Franklin Templeton Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club Dec. 13, 2014, in Naples, Fla.   (Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

"That’s the nice thing about this game we play, and it will be a sad time if people let it spill over and take friendships away," he continued. "That would be