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Rory McIlroy Called Out Airline After Losing His Clubs

McIlroy Had Some Travel Troubles
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PINEHURST, NC - JUNE 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the 114th U.S. Open at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, Course No. 2 on June 15, 2014 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

As if falling short in the 2014 U.S. Open by a distant 15 strokes wasn't enough of a bummer to start Rory McIlroy's week, it appears the 25-year-old golfer currently has another cross to bear: airline travel.

While flying back across the pond in preparation for this week's Irish Open, McIlroy landed in Dublin to find that his clubs hadn't joined him. Anyone among us who's felt the frustration of lost luggage can empathize.

To United's credit, they were on top of the problem almost immediately.

It's so nice to see an airline company using social media toward positive ends for a change. McIlroy's quest to take his first Irish Open begins Thursday.

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