-captain for Europe at the recent Ryder Cup. I just tried to get my game in shape coming out here.Poulter said he didnt play competitively for 14 weeks because of an arthritic joint in his right foot, which made

The Wayne Gretzky of Wayne Gretzky collectors has netted big bucks for old pucks after an auction of some of his choicest memorabilia closed Wednesday. Shawn Chaulk, a construction contractor from Fort McMurray, Alta., received more than $500,000 for a collection of jerseys, skates, helmets, gloves and pucks used in action by the Great One. About $350,000 came from one item alone -- the jersey Gretzky wore in the 1986-87 season when he scored his 500th NHL goal and won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers. Chaulk said those deals may be dwarfed by those yet to come, as private buyers sniff around whats left of what was probably the greatest Gretzky collection ever assembled. "While we were busy auctioning this group of stuff out the front door, there was a lineup of people knocking on the back door looking for private deals," said Chaulk. "In one single transaction this week, I sold a group of five items for over $100,000." Chaulk, a 45-year-old quick-to-smile former Newfoundlander, had amassed a collection that made grown men weak in the knees -- memorabilia from the worlds best player from the sports last great dynasty. The items most recently on auction included pieces of hockey history including: -- The puck Gretzky shot to score his 500th goal ($22,400). -- The skates he wore for that milestone marker ($19,500). -- A Jofa helmet worn during Gretzkys last year in the Western Hockey League and first year as an Oiler ($13,000). -- A No. 99 practice bib and jersey ($14,000). -- A selection of sticks from all-star games as well as from Gretzkys time with the Los Angeles Kings and New York Rangers ($1,433 to $2,310). Bargain items? The socks he wore in the 1984 Campbell Conference all-star game could have been yours for a mere $875. Those prices dont include the 20 per cent buyers premium. Chaulk said hes generally pleased with the prices his artifacts fetched. "It was a lot of fun," he said. "I thought maybe the jersey might go higher, as did most people in the hobby. "But auctions are fickle. Youre lucky to have two people bid against each other at those levels." Still, the 500-goal jersey went back and forth through 29 bids. It may be the second-most expensive hockey jersey ever purchased. The one worn by Paul Henderson during the 1972 series against the Russians last sold for $1.2 million. The online auction opened in mid-May and closed early Wednesday as the last bids trickled in. Chaulk wasnt glued to the bidding, but those who were kept him plugged in. "I sat in my office all last night and worked," he said. "And as I was working I was fielding emails and texts from people all around the globe." Although Chaulk has a pretty good idea of who some of the bidders were, the buyers are confidential. He is pleased to note that two of the pucks -- including the 500-goal biscuit -- will stay in Fort McMurray. Chaulk doesnt plan to sell his entire stash, but he has plenty more Gretzky memorabilia for sale. The players game-used sticks alone number over 100 and range from one used in the 1978 world junior tournament from one used in Gretzkys last game with the New York Rangers in 1999. Chaulk hints one buyer is talking about picking up pretty much all thats left for $1.7 million -- about the yearly price of a third-line NHLer. Chaulk said that lot could wind up in a combination restaurant, hotel and museum devoted to The Shawn Chaulk Collection. "That would be pretty cool." Whats next? Chaulk doesnt know. His collection has already brought him all sorts of new friends, unlikely contacts and precious memories, from hanging out at the Sundance Film Festival with Gretzky fan and filmmaker Kevin Smith to touring the collection with The Great One himself. Nor have those opportunities stopped. 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MACAU -- Ian Poulter returned from a four-month layoff because of a foot ailment to take a share of the lead at the Macau Open with an opening-round 64.Poulter and Spains Carlos Pigem were tied at 7-under par on Thursday and had a one-shot lead over Thailands Chapchai Nirat, who had three birdies and an eagle over his last eight holes to finish with a 65.Australias Marcus Fraser experienced back spasms at the start of his round and, after taking pain medication, finished with a 66, tied with Indias Anirban Lahiri at 5-under.Poulter, who has 10 starts in which to earn 218 FedEx Cup points or about $350,000 to keep full PGA Tour status for the rest of the year, had five birdies on the outward nine in his first round back since missing the cut at Colonial in late May.Ive never had four and a half months off in my life. Its an unusual position but I played nicely, said Poulter, a vice-captain for Europe at the recent Ryder Cup. I just tried to get my game in shape coming out here.Poulter said he didnt play competitively for 14 weeks because of an arthritic joint in his right foot, which made it difficult to walk and now requires himm to wear a special insole in his shoe.dddddddddddd.The most important thing Ill take away from this is how solid I played, how nicely I putted, he said. Ive worked in all areas of my game to get ready, and obviously, its a great start.Theres no cure for arthritis, so rest and rehab is the key part.Poulter stated his reason for choosing the Macau Open in China over the European Tours British Masters was simply down to travel time, with the PGA Tour heading to Malaysia next week for the CIMB Classic.?Im not saying the British Masters isnt a big event because its a massive event and I hosted it last year, but for me its about maintaining my status where I live right now, Poulter confirmed.I have 10 events to play, and the CIMB Classic is a big event for me. I want to be there Sunday night which I can do from Macau. First thing Monday morning I can be there fresh and ready to play. If I played the British Masters, it would mean going from the UK to Malaysia and I dont really want to pitch up jet-lagged. ' ' '