Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, inadvertently struck a spectator in the head with a wayward golf ball during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on Friday, adding to his reputation for such mishaps on the course.
The incident occurred on the 18th hole, where Kelce blasted his drive wide out of bounds. Despite shouting "Fore!" as a warning, the ball struck a woman identified as Edenne Flinn. According to KSBW, Flinn received medical attention at a nearby golf cart following the impact.
Kelce immediately ran over to check on Flinn while she was being evaluated. The spectator reportedly reassured him that she was fine. Demonstrating sportsmanship, the three-time Super Bowl champion signed an autograph for her before withdrawing from finishing the hole.
The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, a prestigious event held at Pebble Beach, drew attention not just for its professional competitors but for this notable celebrity moment involving Kelce, who is engaged to one of the world's biggest pop stars.
This episode marks yet another instance in Kelce's record of accidentally hitting spectators with golf balls, highlighting the risks fans face when positioned near the action at such pro-am tournaments.
Flinn's composure in the situation earned praise, as she handled the unexpected strike with grace, accepting Kelce's apology and memento without further demands.
