Ian Poulter, Graeme McDowell Have Mastercard Sponsorships Halted After LIV Move | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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Mastercard announced Saturday that it paused its endorsement deals with Ian Poulter and Graeme McDowell after the golfers left the PGA Tour for LIV Golf.

According to ESPN’s Tom VanHaaren, Mastercard vice president of communications Seth Eisen released a statement, saying: “We have paused the activation of our relationship with Ian and Graeme, recognizing the uncertainties around their standing with the PGA Tour.”

VanHaaren noted that Poulter has partnered with Mastercard since 2009, while McDowell has been with the company since 2011.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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