Guy caught stealing golf bags at Denver International Airport

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

Don't know if anyone has seen this article about the theft of golf bags at DIA:

Link

 

Nice to see a bag thief get his comeuppance, but what surprised me was that the guy is accused of stealing eight golf bags with equipment worth $41,699 dollars. That's an average of over $5,000 per bag. I think I only spent about $1,000 on mine. I need to up my game.

 

 

 

 

[deadsolid...shank]

Surprised it doesn’t happen more often. You never know where your golf bag is going to be in baggage claim at DIA.  I’m sure many sit unattended for lengthy periods of time while the owner frantically searchs (as me how I know)!

 

Hopefully they got their gear back and the police aren’t holding on to everything. 

Edited August 31, 2022 by deadsolid...shank

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

31 minutes ago, deadsolid...shank said:

Surprised it doesn’t happen more often. You never know where your golf bag is going to be in baggage claim at DIA.  I’m sure many sit unattended for lengthy periods of time while the owner frantically searchs (as me how I know)!

 

Hopefully they got their gear back and the police aren’t holding on to everything. 

 

I suspect it happens quite frequently, just that no one ever gets caught for it. I've only brought clubs on an international flight once (and it was just a single wedge and a driver shaft; the head I removed and put in my suitcase). I was reunited safely with them at the other end, but I've read stories from people who weren't so lucky.

 

The article didn't say whether the accused was a baggage handler or similar airport worker. I'd like to have known that detail.

[Ferguson]

Hello All,

 

I've recently found myself with a surplus of golf equipment.  Willing to sell at fair market prices. 

Sorry, this is outgoing only, no swaps.   

 

Hit me up at [email protected]

 

 

[larrybud]

10 hours ago, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

Don't know if anyone has seen this article about the theft of golf bags at DIA:

Link

 

Nice to see a bag thief get his comeuppance, but what surprised me was that the guy is accused of stealing eight golf bags with equipment worth $41,699 dollars. That's an average of over $5,000 per bag. I think I only spent about $1,000 on mine. I need to up my game.

 

 

My brother-in-law has a business where he buys from OEMs and gives quotes to insurance companies on club losses.

 

The stuff people claim which was in their bags when a loss occurs is pure comedy.

[Abh159]

11 hours ago, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

Don't know if anyone has seen this article about the theft of golf bags at DIA:

Link

 

Nice to see a bag thief get his comeuppance, but what surprised me was that the guy is accused of stealing eight golf bags with equipment worth $41,699 dollars. That's an average of over $5,000 per bag. I think I only spent about $1,000 on mine. I need to up my game.

 

 

 

 

 

$5,000 probably isn't as outlandish as it sounds. For example, this is my bag....

 

Bag itself = $300

Driver = $600

3 wood = $300

Hyrbrid = $350

Irons = $1,200

Wedges = $350

Putter = $700 (it's an original SC TeI3 so it's priceless to me but the value is most likely around $700)

Rangefinder = $250

Balls/gloves/misc. = $100

 

All in that is just a hair under $4,000 and I'm not exactly carrying a brand new model of everything.

[MtlJeff]

25 minutes ago, larrybud said:

 

My brother-in-law has a business where he buys from OEMs and gives quotes to insurance companies on club losses.

 

The stuff people claim which was in their bags when a loss occurs is pure comedy.

 

Yes i came here to post this

 

5000$ per golf bag? LOL yeah right.

 

Ummm, yeah, i had a faberge egg in there....

 

If i went through every bag at my club i'd bet 99% of them are under 5K

[MtlJeff]

6 minutes ago, Abh159 said:

 

$5,000 probably isn't as outlandish as it sounds. For example, this is my bag....

 

Bag itself = $300

Driver = $600

3 wood = $300

Hyrbrid = $350

Irons = $1,200

Wedges = $350

Putter = $700 (it's an original SC TeI3 so it's priceless to me but the value is most likely around $700)

Rangefinder = $250

Balls/gloves/misc. = $100

 

All in that is just a hair under $4,000 and I'm not exactly carrying a brand new model of everything.

 

How does insurance work with clubs though? Is it like cars? Like you don't get full retail price on a car that is 6 years old unless you are paying for full replacement value which most people don't do.

 

Your average non-MTLjeff golf bag will feature many things that are years old.

[alittleoverpar]

8 minutes ago, Abh159 said:

 

$5,000 probably isn't as outlandish as it sounds. For example, this is my bag....

 

Bag itself = $300

Driver = $600

3 wood = $300

Hyrbrid = $350

Irons = $1,200

Wedges = $350

Putter = $700 (it's an original SC TeI3 so it's priceless to me but the value is most likely around $700)

Rangefinder = $250

Balls/gloves/misc. = $100

 

All in that is just a hair under $4,000 and I'm not exactly carrying a brand new model of everything.

I'll give you $30 for the Cameron.  🤣🤣

 

Seriously, I have an SC Tei3 Newport Longneck.  I understand your attachment to it.

 

[puresurfr]

All u need is a Scotty Cameron Circle T GSS long neck and your bag is already close to 40k if not more.

Edited August 31, 2022 by puresurfr

[becoh]

Very surprised this isn't happening all the time. My last airport experience included a 2 hour wait in baggage. During that time, i had plenty of opportunities to walk out with hockey bags or other people's clubs.

[Socrates]

I've had it happen twice.  Once was an international flight into YWG and it was an accidental mixup with both bags being Club Glove bags (although mine was far heavier and said "Titleist" on the bag).  I was stranded waiting to clear customs and the other guy was already in a cab when I called him.  Fortunately, he had his contact info on his bag.

 

Second time was a clear case of theft.  It was a domestic flight and I noticed right away that the oversized luggage door had already closed and my bag wasn't there.  I ran to the exit and caught the guy waiting for a ride.  Grabbed my bag and said some really bad words and left him there.  Should've called the cops, but told him to beat it and went to get my other bags.

 

Edit: with clubs bag, shoes, balls and whatever else I stuffed in the travel bag, it's likely in excess of $3500 Cdn.  $5k US is a stretch.

Edited August 31, 2022 by Socrates

[dugue4]

I think the dude should get hit once with each of the clubs he stole.

[VNutz]

38 minutes ago, MtlJeff said:

 

Yes i came here to post this

 

5000$ per golf bag? LOL yeah right.

 

Ummm, yeah, i had a faberge egg in there....

 

If i went through every bag at my club i'd bet 99% of them are under 5K

Travel bags also contain lots of gear for said golf trip, so golf shoes, headcovers, clothing, the actual travel bag, stiff arm, rangefinder, rain gear, miscellaneous others. And while I didn't pay close to 5k for my current bag, the replacement cost could come pretty close considering current prices. But admittedly I've never gone through the process.

 

FYI, Airtags provide a big help in this IMO.

 

I'll add that every time I go to Bandon I have this same thought. Last time I just walked in and got my clubs from the Ship Sticks area, nobody asked or questioned me, anybody could've done it.

[BombinJim]

Glad they caught the guy at DIA, and definitely glad I was not a victim. I’ve been frequenting there and always pack my sticks.

[ohioglfr]

I suppose there are guys who even loiter at baggage claims for grab and dash opportunities.  I had no problem stencilling my travel bag in large, bright-colored letters with my initials and numbers (the year of my first car).  It wouldn't stop a determined thief I suppose, but might give hesitation to most.  Worked so far.

[elwhippy]

I was advised that when travelling with your clubs,  to use an inexpensive travel cover as an expensive one screams out "steal me". 

[Krt22]

23 hours ago, MtlJeff said:

 

Yes i came here to post this

 

5000$ per golf bag? LOL yeah right.

 

Ummm, yeah, i had a faberge egg in there....

 

If i went through every bag at my club i'd bet 99% of them are under 5K

Some guys at my club keep a few k in cash in their bags at all times when they want a high stakes schlong measuring contest after a few too many tequila shots during those friday afternoon money games.

 

19 hours ago, elwhippy said:

I was advised that when travelling with your clubs,  to use an inexpensive travel cover as an expensive one screams out "steal me". 

And an inexpensive one screams "break me" to baggage handlers lol 

[alittleoverpar]

Anyone stealing bags should be hit in the nuts with a 2 iron. 

[Murphy76]

58 minutes ago, alittleoverpar said:

Anyone stealing bags should be hit in the nuts with a 2 iron. 

 

 

I disagree.  A 9 iron will loft the nuts higher into the neck

Edited August 31, 2022 by Murphy76

[BIG STU]

23 minutes ago, Murphy76 said:

 

 

I disagree.  A 9 iron will loft the nuts higher into the neck

I disagree with both--- A butter knife 1 iron will do the trick cuts as it hits

[Warrior42111]

2 minutes ago, BIG STU said:

I disagree with both--- A butter knife 1 iron will do the trick cuts as it hits

I'd prefer a Callaway steelhead FW with a really whippy shaft

[BIG STU]

39 minutes ago, Warrior42111 said:

I'd prefer a Callaway steelhead FW with a really whippy shaft

OHH that would hurt too plenty of kick at contact

[Ferguson]

39 minutes ago, Murphy76 said:

 

 

I disagree.  A 9 iron will loft the nuts higher into the neck

 

Agree.  You want to hit down on it, like you're coming out of rough thus driving them into the lower abdominal cavity.  

 

[alittleoverpar]

I guess I was thinking that the 2 iron would maximize ball speed.

[JohnnyCashForever]

19 hours ago, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

Don't know if anyone has seen this article about the theft of golf bags at DIA:

Link

 

Nice to see a bag thief get his comeuppance, but what surprised me was that the guy is accused of stealing eight golf bags with equipment worth $41,699 dollars. That's an average of over $5,000 per bag. I think I only spent about $1,000 on mine. I need to up my game.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm with you.  The only way my bag would be worth over five grand is if I kept a couple of krugerrands in it as ball markers.

[Krt22]

4 hours ago, alittleoverpar said:

Anyone stealing bags should be hit in the nuts with a 2 iron. 

The same 2 iron Pepper used to grove his 3-5 handicap swing all by his lonesome 

[No_Catchy_Nickname]

10 hours ago, MtlJeff said:

 

How does insurance work with clubs though? Is it like cars? Like you don't get full retail price on a car that is 6 years old unless you are paying for full replacement value which most people don't do.

 

Your average non-MTLjeff golf bag will feature many things that are years old.

 

That's what I was wondering. As every club in my bag is over 3 years old, I can't see insurance paying out full retail price.

 

[JetSpeed79]

Those baggage handler positions are extremely high turnover. Not unusual for someone to last a couple of weeks or less in one of those positions (especially in Denver). 
 

You can always FedEx your bag, but either way, a cleverly hidden Apple air tag is not a bad idea. 

[BIG STU]

7 hours ago, No_Catchy_Nickname said:

 

That's what I was wondering. As every club in my bag is over 3 years old, I can't see insurance paying out full retail price.

 

LOL I guess most of my stuff is so old they would pay scrap iron prices which BTW that is what I have in most of my stuff