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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Andrew Gamble

NFL star cancels charity golf day due to be held at Donald Trump's course

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer hit out at ‘egos’ after he was forced to cancel a celebrity charity golf event at Trump National Doral due to backlash.

Poyer’s charity event was set to take place next month at former President Donald Trump ’s course in Florida. Several teams and sponsors suddenly pulled out of the event over its location and the political connotations that came with it.

On Saturday, Avalon Sports released a statement announcing the rescheduling of the event for next year. The agency revealed ‘negative comments’ derailed the event, which was to be held at one of Poyer’s favourite courses.

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