Orlando-based Poulter commited to playing in US

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Hong Kong Open winner Ian Poulter says he intends to remain committed to playing in the United States despite the European Tour's decision to increase its number of mandatory events.
As of next season, players need to take part in 13 rather than 12 events to retain membership of the European Tour and the Florida-based Englishman admitted that planning his 2011 season will therefore not be easy.
As a result of the change, Poulter's Ryder Cup team-mates Rory McIlroy and world number one Lee Westwood have already decided to turn their backs on the US PGA Tour.
"I live in Orlando, so the family is schooled there, I have three children, two of which school in the States," Poulter explained.
"Rory lives in Ireland. His family is in Ireland. So therefore for him, I guess it's difficult to see being over that side of the pond.
"For him, it's an easy decision, and for me, I'm happy playing golf where I am. I'm very happy playing both tours, playing The European Tour and the US PGA Tour."
Poulter's win in Hong Kong at the weekend was his 10th on the European Tour and has also moved him up to number 11 in the world rankings.
It comes after a period in which the 34-year-old has been happy with his form but has been unable to capitalise - Poulter struggling in the final rounds of both the HSBC Champions in Shanghai and the Singapore Open.
However, Poulter now heads to this week's Dubai World Championship filled with confidence and looking to climb as high as he can in the rankings.
"I think I'll just try winning the Dubai World Championship and see how high I can go," he added.
"Tiger has dropped a lot of points. Westwood is world number one, and if I keep playing well, then who knows - I could get up there."