Travis Kelce, renowned for his prowess on the football field, inadvertently caused a commotion at the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course on July 12, 2024.
During the event, Kelce, a Super Bowl-winning NFL player, accidentally struck a female spectator in her twenties with a golf ball, resulting in a head injury that left her with visible streaks of blood in her blonde hair.
The mishap occurred on the 16th hole, where Kelce was playing alongside notable figures such as Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, actor Don Cheadle, and WWE star The Miz.
Kelce’s shot veered off course, hitting the young woman and prompting immediate medical attention. Eyewitnesses reported that police officers were seen comforting the injured fan, who received a kiss on the arm from Kelce as an apology.
This incident was not isolated; earlier in the tournament, Kelce had also struck a male spectator on the arm with another errant shot. Demonstrating his remorse, Kelce kissed the man’s arm as well, turning a potentially negative situation into a light-hearted moment that was well-received by the crowd.
Kelce’s actions sparked a wave of humorous reactions on social media, with fans making light of the situation. Comments ranged from fans volunteering to be hit by his golf balls to jokes about his golfing skills. Despite the mishap, the injured female spectator, after being checked on by Kelce’s brother, Jason Kelce, and receiving assistance from staff, was able to leave the course on her own.
The incident underscored the unpredictable nature of celebrity sports events, blending moments of genuine concern with light-hearted interactions, all while under the watchful eyes of fans and media.
