Golfer's clubs destroyed on flight to tournament as star scrambles to replace them

Jennifer Chang in action (Image: Getty Images)

LPGA Tour sensation Jennifer Chang was left in turmoil when her golf clubs and bag were left badly damaged on a Delta Airlines flight.

The incident, revealed by Callaway's Tour Content Creator Johnny Wunder, occurred as Chang travelled for the upcoming ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican tournament in Florida.

Wunder aired his astonishment in a video demonstrating the clubs' condition: "Delta Airlines ran over some clubs. That's what they call a Delta grind," showing off a 9-iron with an undeniable chip on the head.

"A little toe face relief, way to go Delta, nice work, looks great, looks amazing."

In light of the distressing event, Chang reportedly had to rush to replace several of her Callaway clubs before the decisive last regular season event of the LPGA Tour.

With the world number 407 standing at 109th in the Race to CME Globe standings, the pressure mounts as she faces potentially losing her LPGA Tour card unless she can break into the top 100.

Jennifer Chang's golf bag was left with huge damage (Image: X)

Fans were quick to vent their frustrations online, targeting Delta Airlines for the damage inflicted upon Chang's gear. "Wow! Unbelievable! I'd be sooooo p***ed," one social media user fumed. 

Another declared: "That's insane, I hope we get an update on what Delta will do to compensate her for this!" A perplexed third asked: "Did a meteor go through her bag? Genuinely don't know how that type of damage happens."

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Delta Airlines have once again been criticised for their handling of golfers' equipment. Last May, a member of the ETSU men's golf team filmed a baggage worker carelessly throwing golf bags across the tarmac.

The video, captioned "Nice of @Delta to handle our clubs with such care," by the team's official X account, went viral with 10.8 million views.

Delta's PR team issued a public apology, stating: "We apologise to the ETSU Golf team and ask for a mulligan on how their equipment was handled. We're in direct contact with the Bucs to ensure they have what they need to successfully compete in the NCAAs."

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However, two months later, PGA Tour pro Wesley Hunter's golf bag suffered a similar fate as Chang's equipment while onboard a United Airlines flight from Denver to Pensacola.

He posted photos of his damaged bag and clubs on social media, writing: "Ridiculous @united my bag and clubs ruined to a point I didn't think was possible."

In response, United Airlines customer service advised him to open a damaged baggage claim with their baggage team directly. 

Hunter later posted an update, saying: "Out of town at the Alabama open, submitted a claim, have to go back to the airport Thursday for them to assess how much damage has been done. Will update on what they say!"

Golfer's clubs destroyed on flight to tournament as star scrambles to replace them

Golfer's clubs destroyed on flight to tournament as star scrambles to replace them

Golfer's clubs destroyed on flight to tournament as star scrambles to replace them

Golfer's clubs destroyed on flight to tournament as star scrambles to replace them

Golfer's clubs destroyed on flight to tournament as star scrambles to replace them