We can all agree an airline losing your luggage is terrible. However, losing your golf clubs on the way to a U.S. Open qualifier is infinitely worse. That’s exactly what happened to LatinoAmerica Tour pro Michael Buttacavoli. He stepped off an American Airlines flight as one of 49 men vying for three spots at Erin Hills during Monday’s sectional qualifier in Tequesta, Florida. Unfortunately, his clubs didn’t make the trip.
Thank u @AmericanAir. 1 golf bag w/ priority tags on plane & the only bag u can’t find. Unfortunately have to WD from @usopengolf sectionals
— Michael Buttacavoli (@mbutta326) June 5, 2017
The 29-year-old opted to withdraw instead of renting, or even make shifting a set of clubs.
Already filed a missing bag report. It’s too late. I already withdrew. You just needed to do your job in the first place.
— Michael Buttacavoli (@mbutta326) June 5, 2017
And American Airlines wasn’t exactly any help.
Priority tags r meaningless. Told u 100 times. Stop apologizing. Don’t need sympathy or u to be PC. Just do better. U have yet to show that
— Michael Buttacavoli (@mbutta326) June 5, 2017
There’s always next year!
[h.t. Golf Channel]
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