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Add a touch of regional airline history to your golf outing with an Air Kentucky golf towel. The commuter carrier was based in Owensboro, began operations in 1974, and later became part of the Allegheny Commuter system and USAir Express. Its fleet included several aircraft types that served regional routes before the airline ended operations in 1989. Air Kentucky also reached film audiences through The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, making this a conversation piece for golfers who enjoy aviation history and memorable screen references.
Air Kentucky was a commuter airline based in Owensboro, Kentucky. The company began operations in 1974 and was also known for a time as Owensboro Aviation. It joined the Allegheny Commuter system for Allegheny Airlines and later operated as part of USAir Express. Air Kentucky ended operations in 1989. Its listed fleet included 13 Beechcraft Model 99 aircraft, two EMB-110 P aircraft, and four Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner SA-227 aircraft. The airline also received a popular-culture mention in the film The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou: Ned Plimpton, one of the main characters, is a pilot for Air Kentucky. In the film, Ned says the airline is based out of Louisville, Kentucky, while the company itself was based in Owensboro. These details place Air Kentucky within the history of Kentucky commuter aviation and the airline systems it joined during its years of operation.
Light, quick-drying, and built to travel with you on the course. This compact golf towel slips onto your bag with a solid gold grommet and ring, so it’s always within reach between swings. The dense microfiber weave soaks up moisture and cleans clubfaces without scratching. Its subtle printed logo sits low on the cloth for an understated look that won’t distract from your setup. Carry it clipped to your bag, loop it on your cart, or toss it in your travel kit—this towel is quietly reliable when the round gets long or the weather changes.
Product features
- Microfiber blend (80% polyester, 20% polyamide) for strength and durability
- Highly absorbent weave that dries quickly
- Compact one-size design: 16" × 24" (40.64cm × 60.96cm)
- Gold grommet with ring for easy attachment to golf bags or clips
- Single-side print with a low-profile logo placement
Care instructions
- Machine wash separately: cold (max 30C or 90F), gentle cycle
| 16'' × 24'' | |
| Width, in | 16.00 |
| Length, in | 24.00 |