On Monday, we brought you the harrowing tale of Emiliano Grillo's search for his clubs. It's not uncommon for an airline to lose a player's sticks, but for such misfortune to fall on the eve of golf's return to the Olympics? A fate so cruel Tyche herself could not dream.
Luckily, Grillo's prayers were answered, and an international crisis was averted:
No matter how he fares in this week's competition, Grillo will leave Rio with something more valuable than a medal:
(Dramatic pause)
Gratitude.
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