A FUMING Ian Poulter finished the French Open in third place yesterday and said he would not be returning to the event next year – all because of the actions of a press photographer.

Poulter was still challenging for the title when he pushed his approach to the 15th into the water.

He blamed that on a camera clicking three times 25 yards away as he was swinging and was still furious when he also bogeyed the last.

“It’s frustrating when you get a novice cameraman out here this week,” he said.

“It spoils the day, spoils the tournament.

“It’s one I want to win and some stupid cameraman makes it difficult for you.

“It’s a good tournament, but I won’t be back next year.

“He’s trying to mess with our livelihoods. I’m playing for world ranking points and then you get some idiot. I’ve played here loads of times and I fight with them every year.

“It’s so frustrating that they are let in. The spectators were magnificent, awesome and he ruins the whole week.

“What are you going to do? I’m going to take the tournament off my schedule.”