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Golfer Forced to Withdraw from US Open Qualifier After Airline Loses Clubs

Golfer Michael Buttacavoli was forced to withdraw from a U.S. Open sectional qualifier Sunday after American Airlines lost his clubs.

The 29-year-old was coming from Ecuador to Miami, according to Golf Wire (h/t Golf.com). He tweeted his frustration at the airline, but it didn't change anything. Buttacavoli missed his 7:26 a.m. tee time Monday.

Michael Buttacavoli

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

June 5, 2017 at 9:55:53 AM GMT
American Airlines

@mbutta326 We want to reunite you as quickly as possible.