Emiliano Grillo Says He May Not be Able to Compete in Rio After Airlines Lost His Clubs [UPDATE]
By Michael Shamburger
Emiliano Grillo is set to play golf in the Olympics for Argentina along with his countryman Fabian Gomez. Grillo, who is ranked 39th in the world rankings, won the first tournament of the 2015-2016 wrap-around season, the Frys.com Open, last October. He’s finished in the top 20 three times in majors this year, but heading into the Olympics, Grillo has one big problem, he can’t find his clubs.
On Friday, Grillo posted a picture of his clubs all decked out and ready to go for the Olympics.
Entrando en clima!! Que empiece ya!!! ??????
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 6, 2016
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Already feeling it! Bring it on!! #olympics pic.twitter.com/RjvIP7h9cM
After several flights…
Spent yesterday fighting weather, running thru airports and looking for hotels at 3am and missed a fun day with some who support me most.
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 7, 2016
on several airlines…
Thanks big airline for the ride around the world before getting to destination.
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 7, 2016
Grillo finally arrived in Rio, but his clubs did not.
@AmericanAir delays, rerouting and 20+ calls can't find my golf bag. I am going to miss my chance to compete in the Olympics. @Rio2016
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
@LATAMAirlinesUS @LATAM_BRA need to help as well, 2 flights are yours. I am going to miss playing in @Rio2016 because can't locate my clubs
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
@AmericanAir seriously, find me a human in JFK, MIA, or Sao Paolo that can physically look for my bag and confirm where it is and send it.
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
One airline did respond that they were searching for Grillo’s clubs, but he didn’t seem too impressed.
@GrilloEmiliano We have a team of folks working on this for you, Emiliano!
— American Airlines (@AmericanAir) August 8, 2016
Thanks??? https://t.co/6XJtBKDTq6
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
Grillo has taken the incident quite well considering the problem.
On a high note, thank you so much @dominos for the delivery at 3 AM. I don't know what would I do without your love.
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 7, 2016
Dónde crees que están mis palos?
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
Where do you think my clubs are?
Si fuesen pokepalos estarían todos buscando no? #Pokemon
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 8, 2016
If they were pokeclubs they would all be looking for them #Pokemon
Hopefully Grillo’s clubs turn up.
UPDATE: Grillo’s clubs finally showed up!
I am never letting you go again... Until next flight... ?
— Emiliano Grillo (@GrilloEmiliano) August 9, 2016
Nunca más te dejo ir...
Hasta el próximo vuelo... ? pic.twitter.com/neeXxiHzo4