Airline loses Olympic golfer's clubs days before tournament
Argentina's Emiliano Grillo was pumped to play in the Olympic golf tournament in Rio de Janeiro, which starts this Thursday. Grillo has been rounding into form as of late with four top-15 finishes in his last six PGA Tour starts, and the world's 39th-ranked player is listed at 25-1 to win in a weak field.
There's just one problem - he doesn't have any clubs.
Grillo showed off his colorful Argentina bag a few days ago, but his trip to Rio didn't go as planned.
Entrando en clima!! Que empiece ya!!! ??????
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 6, 2016
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Already feeling it! Bring it on!! #olympics pic.twitter.com/RjvIP7h9cM
Grillo has been frantically tweeting American Airlines to locate his bag, but it's still a work-in-progress as of Monday afternoon.
On a high note, thank you so much @dominos for the delivery at 3 AM. I don't know what would I do without your love.
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 7, 2016
@AmericanAir delays, rerouting and 20+ calls can't find my golf bag. I am going to miss my chance to compete in the Olympics. @Rio2016
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
@AmericanAir seriously, find me a human in JFK, MIA, or Sao Paolo that can physically look for my bag and confirm where it is and send it.
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
@LATAMAirlinesUS @LATAM_BRA need to help as well, 2 flights are yours. I am going to miss playing in @Rio2016 because can't locate my clubs
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
@GrilloEmiliano We have a team of folks working on this for you, Emiliano!
— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) August 8, 2016
Thanks??? https://t.co/6XJtBKDTq6
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
