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LIV Golf Stars Face Baggage Accident in Houston

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Several LIV Golf players encountered an unexpected problem when arriving in Houston for the next tournament: their luggage and golf clubs were abandoned in London. Among those affected were Majesticks GC co-captains Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood and Legion XIII player Tyrrell Hatton.

Lost clubs cause sensation at LIV Golf Houston

Upon landing in Houston, Ian Poulter captured the group’s reactions in a humorous video posted on the official Majesticks GC X account. The video shows Poulter asking his fellow golfers about their missing luggage, receiving similar frustrated and sarcastic responses from everyone.

Henrik Stenson, one of the Majesticks GC co-captains, seemed baffled by the situation but responded lightly when Poulter asked: “H, where are your clubs?” Stenson replied: “Um…hopefully Heathrow.” This incident occurred as players were preparing for LIV Golf Houston, the first event after a mid-season break.

The players keep their spirits up despite misfortune

Lee Westwood was seen outside the airport, where Poulter questioned him about his missing person case. Westwood’s response: “Heathrow. Where am I? Houston,” highlighted the frustrating situation. Despite the inconvenience, the players managed to stay in good spirits, laughing and joking about the accident.

Tyrrell Hatton, another player whose clubs were left out, was similarly unamused whilst retaining a sense of humour. When Poulter asked Hatton about his clubs and suitcase, Hatton’s blunt responses included expletives, emphasizing his frustration but also demonstrating his ability to laugh at misfortune.

Ian Poulter particularly expressed his disappointment. During the flight, he received an email from British Airways informing him that his bag had not traveled with him. Poulter shared his frustration on Instagram, criticizing the airline for the incident, especially since he had checked in well in advance.

Implications for LIV Golf Houston

The timing of this incident was far from ideal. With the tournament scheduled to begin on Friday, the players find themselves in a precarious position. The three Majesticks GC players, in particular, are under particular pressure as their team was currently ranked 12th out of 13.

Despite the setback, the players maintained a good sense of humor and were able to laugh, but the situation undoubtedly added to the stress as they prepared for the tournament.

In preparation for the tournament

For Tyrrell Hatton, who is having a successful season and is currently 11th in the individual rankings, the loss of his clubs is an unwelcome distraction. However, with the tournament just a few days away, we can hope that players will find their equipment in time.

The LIV Golf Houston event is crucial, not only for individual rankings but also for team rankings. The incident with the missing clubs added an unexpected twist to the preparations for the tournament.

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