The ex-Chicago Bulls legend is a regular at the clash and has served as a vice-captain in the past.
He gave a rousing speech to Jim Furyk's side earlier this week, telling them how to deal with rowdy away fans.
But there was nothing but respect for MJ as he made his way through the supporters today.
Trust Poulter to mix it with everything else, though.
The hero of the Miracle of Medinah was left out of the morning fourballs by Europe captain Thomas Bjorn.
He joined fellow wildcard picks and Ryder Cup veterans Sergio Garcia and Henrik Stenson on the sidelines.
But where as Garcia and Stenson headed to the serenity of the range amid the madness, Poulter took an epic selfie with the huge crowds around the first tee.
Poults made his way to the top of the 7,000-seater grandstand.
And he will have had a better view than most as his team-mates kick-started the clash with America looking to win back the Cup after the pummelling at Hazeltine four years ago.
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