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.

Buttacavoli plays on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica.

"It's a challenge enough to qualify with your own golf clubs," Buttacavoli said, per Golf Wire. "I have a lot of confidence in my abilities, but that's not giving enough credit to the rest of the guys in the field."

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