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Choi Ho-sung becomes internet sensation with the most bizarre golf swing ever… and he almost won the Korea Open with it

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3rd July 2018, 1:31 pm 17th July 2018, 11:37 am == CHOI HO-SUNG has become the latest internet sensation... thanks to his bizarre golf swing ever. The South Korean star, 44, captured the hearts of the golfing world with his incredibly unorthodox, limb-flailing action. Getty Choi Ho-sung captured the hearts of the world with his eccentric swing Getty Fans went nuts for Choi Ho-sung's theatrics at the Korea Open Despite his ridiculous technique, Ho-sung came close to winning the Korea Open before a horror final round saw him finish tied for fifth. The eccentric star was eight-under-par going into the final round, before shooting +3 in the final 18 while all around him posted strong rounds. Despite the final round collapse, fans went mad for Ho-sung - who has won two pro titles in his career. One Twitter user claimed: "Hosung Choi is my new favourite golfer." Getty Choi Ho-sung flicked a leg in the air on his swing follow-through Getty Choi Ho-sung also celebrated with...

US Open 2018: Ian Poulter shoots one under par in flying start in New York

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14th June 2018, 7:18 pm 17th July 2018, 10:27 am == IAN POULTER said the opening round of the US Open was like a visit to the dentist – but he bit back to emerge as one of the early leaders. Poulter was one of only four men to break par at Shinnecock Hills, as winds gusting to 20mph dried out the course much quicker than anyone expected. AP:Associated Press Ian Poulter finished his first round of the US Open with a share of the lead It was nowhere near as bad as the 2004 farce here, when the greens got out of control and the organisers were forced to start watering them after the final round began. But Poulter’s one under par 69 – which was matched by Americans Dustin Johnson, Russell Henley and Scott Piercy -  was another example of the fighting qualities that have made the English scrapper such a formidable force in the Ryder Cup. Poulter said: I didn't enjoy it at all. I have to say, through most of the US Opens, I haven't enjoyed very many, to be honest. They're diff...