Kim and Poulter cross swords

again in Korea Open

Ryder Cup stars Anthony Kim of the United States and England’s Ian Poulter will headline the Kolon-Hana Bank Korea Open next week.
Kim, who played a major role in the American team’s triumph over Europe at the weekend, is expected to challenge for honours alongside the exuberant Poulter at Woo Jeong Hills Country Club.
Kim, 23, has emerged as one of the most exciting talents in world golf this year. He has posted two wins on the US PGA Tour and also two top-three finishes.
He starred in the Ryder Cup, winning 2 ½ points in his debut which was highlighted by a 5 & 4 victory over Spain’s Sergio Garcia in the opening singles that led the way to a famous US victorious.
The Californian-born Kim, who turned professional in 2006, is a three-time All-American golf student and was part of a victorious 2005 United States Walker Cup team. Earlier this year, he finished tied fifth in the Ballantine’s Championship on Jeju island, Korea.
England’s Poulter, 32, will join Kim as one of the tournament favourites where he has enjoyed a superb 2008 campaign. He challenged for his first major title at the Open before finishing second behind Padraig Harrington at Royal Birkdale.
A seven-time winner in Europe, Poulter posted four points on the board for Europe in the Ryder Cup to justify his selection as a wild card pick by captain Nick Faldo.