NZ golfer Michael Campbell cops backlash after Twitter vent over excess baggage fine

November 2, 2017
Michael Campbell.
Michael Campbell NZ Golf presser, NZ Golf Offices, Wellington. 11 February 2009. Photo: Dave Lintott/PHOTOSPORT

New Zealand golfer Michael Campbell has been criticised online for a rant on Twitter about an airline charging him for excess baggage.

The Kiwi known for winning the US Open in 2005 was given a $690 bill when he arrived in Wellington from Spain, his baggage was over Jetstar's baggage limit by 46kg.

The 48-year-old took to Twitter to voice his opinion about the airline, his baggage included golf clubs and "items for charity".

Jetstar responded to Campbell by pointing out their baggage allowance policy.

"Hey, I trust you can appreciate that we do need to implement our policies consistently so we can continue to offer our customers our all day, every day, low fares," Jetstar tweeted.

Campbell called the airline unprofessional for not addressing him as "Mr Campbell".

Some followers felt bad for the former major winner, but most were surprised at his melodramatic post - with some followers telling Campbell to get over himself.

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