Ian Poulter out four months with foot injury, unlikely to play in the Ryder Cup | Golf News and Tour Information [Video]

Whether you believe the U.S. is an underdog in the 2016 Ryder Cup or not, one thing appears certain: The Americans won’t have to overcome their biggest pest in recent years to win at Hazeltine this fall.

“I am obviously disappointed to be in this situation, especially during a Ryder Cup year,” Poulter, 40, said. “Right now, rest and rehab take priority in me returning to full strength later this season. I look forward to resuming a full schedule as soon as I am able.”

We can just hear U.S. captain Davis Love III thinking to himself, Yes, Ian. Rest is good. Take your time.

Of course, no one likes to see an injury knock a golfer out of a big event. However, a struggling Poulter’s chances of making the European squad were getting slimmer. He’s fallen to No. 85 in the Official World Golf Ranking and outside of a T-3 at the Puerto Rico Open — and …