Ian Poulter says Jordan Spieth could be the best putter ever

Jordan Spieth putts on the fourth green during the third round of the Open

England’s Ian Poulter lavished praise on the 22-year-old Jordan Spieth calling him the best putter ever in the sport.

Spieth has been in remarkable form this season winning the Masters and the US Open. He came within touching distance of forcing a playoff at the Open earlier this month. Spieth, who turned 22 yesterday is closing in on the World No. 1 ranking held by Irishman Rory McIlroy.

Poulter felt Spieth’s ability to bounce back from tough situations is incredible.

"The putts Jordan is holing is the reason why he's putting himself in position week in week out," Poulter was quoted as saying to Reuters.

"Statistically he's the best putter in the game and he may go down as he best anyone has ever seen.

"It's because of that he is winning majors, contending for majors and coming back from positions when he's putting himself out of contention to win after the first round and eventually going on to win."

Poulter is no stranger when it comes to putting at crucial times. He birdied the last five holes in the 2012 Ryder Cup helping Europe to a memorable 'Miracle of Medinah' victory.

Poulter also felt Spieth’s long range putting distinguishes him from the rest of the field.

"If you look at the percentage of putts he holes from 25 feet it's remarkable.

"That's generally the distance you hit it to when you are playing well. It's an amazing percentage of putts that he holes and we all want that sort of putting stroke," Poulter told Reuters.

"He holed a 50-footer at the 16th in the final round of the Open and then bogeyed the 17th after missing from seven feet. He was one shot away from the playoff and that's what happens when you play well and putt well."