Delta Airlines Apologizes After Workers Caught Mishandling Golf Team's Clubs

A college golf team received an apology from Delta Airlines after a video of workers throwing away their golf bags went viral.

According to KFMB-TV, the incident occurred as the East Tennessee State University men’s golf team arrived at San Diego International Airport on Tuesday, May 21.

The team made the trip to participate in the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Championship, which was scheduled to take place at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., from Friday, May 24th through Wednesday, May 29th.

Video, which was shared on team account on X, formerly Twitter, shows a worker removing bags from a ramp and throwing them onto the asphalt. The colleague then picks them up and puts them in the transfer vehicle.

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“Nice of @Delta to treat our clubs with such care…” the golf team commented on the post, which now has 6.1 million views.

East Tennessee State athletic director Dr. Richard Sander told KFMB-TV that the incident damaged some of the team’s equipment and personal belongings.

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“It’s one of those things that happens,” he told the news station. “We’re really trying to make sure our guys are focused on the reason they’re out there, which is winning a national championship. We have a really good golf team and we want to focus on that.”

In a statement to WJHL-TV, Delta said, “We apologize to the ETSU Golf team and are seeking information about how their equipment was handled. We are in direct contact with the Bucs to ensure they have what they need to successfully compete in the NCAA. ”

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The airline also responded to the original post on X, writing: “We’re so sorry for the way they treated your golf clubs. That’s not us. And we’re working to make it right, so you’ll have everything you need to compete in this tournament. weekend.”

PEOPLE has reached out to Delta Airlines for comment.

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Since going viral, the video has been widely discussed by individuals like pro golfer Julian Peric, who wrote on X: “This is absolutely crazy. Hope everyone’s gear is in good shape! Good luck on the Natty pro! @JakeAmosETSU.”

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