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LIV Golf ace fuming after airline leaves his clubs behind days before tournament

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LIV Golf ace fuming after airline leaves his clubs behind days before tournament

LIV Golf returns after a month-long absence this week at the Golf Club of Houston in Texas – but Ian Poulter faces a race against time to retrieve his golf clubs

Ian Poulter found out about his missing golf clubs in midair(ianjamespoulter/Instagram)

Ian Poulter is heading to Houston for the latest LIV Golf event without any golf clubs after his bag got left at Heathrow Airport.

Poulter, 48, is due to tee off Thursday alongside his Majesticks GC teammates, but neither he nor Henrik Stenson have their clubs to start the week. The co-captains flew out to the United States on Monday evening before play began at the Golf Club of Houston. It is the league’s first event in a month, having had a break for the PGA Championship.




But after taking off, Poulter was informed that his golf bag was not on the same flight. The player believes it is still at Heathrow near the British Airways lounge in Terminal 5.

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As detailed on social media, Poulter received the bad news through a text message while in the air. “Dear customer – BA regret to inform you that a bag has not travelled with you today,” a screenshot he shared reads.

Poulter had plenty to say about the situation on his Instagram Story. “FFS @british_airways so disappointing,” he wrote. I checked in 2 hours 20 minutes before the flight. What could possibly be the excuse.

“Just received the email 3 hours into the flight. I wouldn’t have bothered flying if you’re not sending my golf clubs. Can’t swing fresh air.” In a follow-up post featuring a selfie of Poulter, he reiterates: “Talk about —— off @british_airways.

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