PGA star Dustin Johnson made headlines when his name appeared in the field of the Saudi Super Golf League's first event, the LIV Golf Invitational. The PGA has made it very clear that its golfers would face punishment, potentially in the form of a lifetime ban, for joining the rival league. While a potential PGA ban could be in the works, Johnson — and fellow golfer Graeme McDowell — were hit with this major blow, as reported by ESPN:

In a statement to ESPN, an RBC (Royal Bank of Canada) spokesperson wrote: “As a result of the decisions made by professional golfers Dustin Johnson and Graeme McDowell to play the LIV Golf Invitational Series opener, RBC is terminating its sponsorship agreement with both players. We wish them well in their future endeavours.”

Royal Bank of Canada, or RBC, announced that it is terminating its sponsorship agreements with both Johnson and McDowell for their decision to play in the Super Golf League's LIV Golf Invitational.

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Johnson, who has won two majors in the PGA, was scheduled to play in the RBC-sponsored Canadian Open, which begins on the same day as the LIV Golf Invitational.

The RBC was likely displeased with Johnson's association with the Saudi-backed Super Golf League. However, it had to be even more of a slap in the face for them when they realized one of their sponsors chose the LIV Golf event over the tournament with their name on it.

While Johnson is rumored to have been paid a hefty sum to join the Super Golf League, it will certainly hurt that RBC is no longer one of his partners.