Pro withdraws from Open qualifying after airline loses clubs ... again
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
We've heard of airlines damaging golf clubs, but losing them twice is almost unfathomable; that is unless your name is Michael Buttacavoli.
Buttacavoli missed a chance to qualify for the U.S. Open last month, after his golf clubs were lost by American Airlines prior to sectional qualifying.
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 PGA Tour Latinoamerica professional traveled to England on Saturday to try and qualify for the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, but there was one problem:
My golf bag didn't make it on my flight to London for British Open qualifying. Can't make this up.
— Michael Buttacavoli (@mbutta326) July 1, 2017
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