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Delta Airlines Under Fire for Mishandling Golf Bags

Delta Airlines has found itself in hot water after a video surfaced showing airport staff mishandling golf bags on the tarmac. The footage, which has gone viral on social media, captures the moment when golf bags are carelessly tossed from the conveyor belt to the ground, sparking outrage among travelers and golf enthusiasts alike.

The Incident

The incident reportedly took place at a San Diego airport, where a passenger filmed the rough handling of the golf bags from the terminal window. The video shows several bags being thrown from the belt onto the tarmac, raising concerns about potential damage to expensive golfing equipment.

Reactions and Concerns

Travelers have expressed their frustration and disappointment with Delta Airlines over the incident. Golfers, in particular, are concerned about the safety and integrity of their equipment, which can be quite costly. The mishandling of golf bags is not only a matter of poor service but also poses a risk of damage to the clubs and other gear inside the bags.

Delta Airlines has specific policies regarding the transport of golf clubs, which are treated as standard checked baggage if they meet certain weight and size requirements. Golf bags should not exceed 50 lbs in weight to avoid additional fees, and must be properly packed in a travel case to prevent damage​​.

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Delta’s Response

In response to the backlash, Delta Airlines has stated that they are looking into the incident and taking steps to ensure such mishandling does not occur in the future. The airline emphasizes its commitment to providing reliable service and handling baggage with care, but this incident has clearly put their procedures under scrutiny.

Preventative Measures

For travelers concerned about the safety of their golf clubs, it is recommended to use hard-shell travel cases and ensure that clubs are packed securely. Additionally, purchasing travel insurance that covers sports equipment can provide an extra layer of protection in case of mishandling or loss.

Watch the Video

The video of the incident can be viewed here.

For more information on Delta’s baggage policies and fees, visit Delta’s official website or check out detailed reviews and tips on traveling with golf clubs on Golf Gadget Review and Windtree Golf.

This incident serves as a reminder for airlines to handle all passenger baggage with care, especially items that are known to be fragile or expensive, to maintain customer trust and satisfaction.

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The former world No. 1 has no interest in long meetings or virtual golf

The most valuable asset is time, and Jon Rahm has no plans to spend his on any extracurricular activities that may take away from his golf game. Addressing the media ahead of the 2023 DP World Tour Championship, the former world No. 1 shut down the idea of replacing Rory McIlroy on the PGA Tour policy board and also provided an explanation regarding his departure from TGL after originally committing to the virtual golf league started by McIlroy and Tiger Woods.

“That’s hard to say,” Rahm responded when asked if McIlroy’s time on the board could have had an adverse effect on his game. “It is a significant commitment, so it could have an effect. It’s not only the meetings. It’s the phone calls and the players wanting to talk to you. So even the hours you spend on the course are a little bit busier. 

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“So, yes, it could hinder a little bit. There’s probably a reason why I can’t recall any great player being a full-time board member and winning tournaments and majors at the same time, at least in recent history. I can see how the lack of sleep will definitely limit your ability to compete.”

McIlroy’s role as a player director covered everything from the initial division in professional golf between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf to the June 6 framework agreement announcement to the current negotiations. The PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund continue their discussions to house commercial operations under a new for-profit entity dubbed PGA Tour Enterprises. Additional suitors have joined the conversation as a Dec. 31 deadline, which many expect to be pushed back, approaches.

To McIlroy’s credit, these last two seasons have been the best of his career from a statistical perspective. The laugh-out-loud strokes gained numbers translating to four major top 10s and a third FedEx Cup title in 2022, as well as three worldwide victories and his fifth Race to Dubai crown in 2023. Despite McIlroy’s success, the two-time major champion has no interest in serving as his replacement.

“Oh, you won’t see me there,” Rahm continued. “Absolutely no chance. I’ve been asked a couple of times if I have any interest. But I’m not going to spend … I don’t know how many meetings they have, but they are six, seven, hours long. I’m not here for that. As regards to Rory, he’s obviously been put in a situation where a lot has been expected of him, and I don’t know the exact reason why he left the board. But I certainly wouldn’t blame him for wanting to focus a bit more on his game and his family and enjoy the bit of time. He’s truly earned that.”

Rahm not only has no interest in joining his PGA Tour colleagues in the meeting room but also in TGL. Backing out of the new league that features six teams and a 15-match regular season schedule, Rahm admits he may have overextended himself when telling McIlroy and Woods he would be joining their new venture.

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“It’s just a time commitment,” Rahm said. “I can’t really commit to it right now. It would mean quite a bit of extra hours of flight and quite a bit of extra time away from home. And at the same time, having just redone a lot of my deals, I’ve got to think of my sponsors as well. So it would have been a bit more of a commitment than I expected at first. That’s basically it.”