Ian Poulter calls out PGA Tour for 'power struggle' over LIV Golf league, plans to appeal ban

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Three-time PGA Tour winner Ian Poulter was among the more than a dozen players suspended by the Tour over their participation in the rival Saudi-backed golf league and while some golfers have already announced their resignation, Poulter is fighting it. 

Commissioner Jay Monahan released a memo on Thursday confirming that members competing in the LIV Golf Invitialion series in London this weekend would be barred from participating in PGA Tour events and the President s Cup. 

Ian Poulter lines up a putt during the LIV Golf Invitational at The Centurion Club on June 9, 2022, in St Albans, England. (Joe Maher/LIV Golf/Getty Images)

Poulter, who was singled out as one of the 17 players suspended, took aim at the Tour, calling it a "power struggle" and saying he intends to appeal the decision. 

"I will appeal for sure. It makes no sense," he said, via Reuters. "Having two Tour cards and the ability to play golf all over the world, what's wrong with that?"

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Dustin Johnson and Kevin Na were among the players who announced their resignation from the Tour earlier this week in order to compete, but Poulter seemingly disagreed with that option. 

"I didn't resign my membership because I don't feel I have done anything wrong. I have played all over the world for 25 years. This is no different... it's a power struggle and it's just disappointing."

Ian Poulter tees off on day two of the LIV Golf Invitational, June 10, 2022, in St Albans, England. (Joe Maher/LIV Golf/Getty Images)

The memo released Thursday called out the 17 players who the PGA Tour