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Nelly Korda’s Missing Luggage Returns Ahead of Evian Championship

Her clubs returned just before play begins, underscoring frustration over airlines’ repeated mishandling of pro golf equipment.

GALLOWAY, NEW JERSEY - JUNE 06: Nelly Korda of the United States stands on the 15th tee during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic presented by Acer 2025 at Seaview Bay Course on June 06, 2025 in Galloway, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Her bags were located and returned just hours before the Amundi Evian Championship began, ensuring her full set of clubs is available for competition.
  • She publicly appealed to sponsor Delta Air Lines after all of her luggage went missing en route to France for the Evian tournament.
  • Delta’s only public acknowledgment has been the recovery notice, leaving Korda’s initial plea unaddressed.
  • The incident follows past airline errors, from Jennifer Chang’s damaged equipment on a Delta flight to Ingrid Lindblad’s stolen suitcase, highlighting systemic logistic failures.
  • For elite golfers, delayed or damaged gear imposes significant financial, logistical and emotional burdens that compensation rarely fully offsets.