Chiefs' Travis Kelce to Compete in Pebble Beach Pro-Am

The star tight end will tee off Thursday morning at the historic golf course after nearly acing a hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is set to compete in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am this week, following his standout performance at the Waste Management Phoenix Open where he nearly aced the iconic par-3 16th hole. Kelce will be paired with PGA Tour pro Keith Mitchell as celebrities and athletes rotate playing partners over the two-day event.

Why it matters

Kelce's participation in high-profile golf tournaments during the NFL offseason has sparked speculation about his future, as he continues to weigh retirement. His success on the golf course has also generated excitement among fans who will have the opportunity to see him compete at another historic venue.

The details

At the Waste Management Phoenix Open, Kelce stuck a shot to within two feet of the pin on the par-3 16th hole while playing alongside world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepka. Kelce said the experience felt "like I was walking into the Colosseum" and that he felt very comfortable with the "bunch of drunk people" cheering him on. Now, Kelce will tee off on Thursday morning at the Pebble Beach Golf Links, where he will be paired with PGA Tour pro Keith Mitchell.

  • Kelce nearly aced the par-3 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
  • Kelce is set to tee off on Thursday morning at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

The players

Travis Kelce

A star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who is contemplating retirement but is keeping busy by competing in high-profile golf tournaments during the NFL offseason.

Keith Mitchell

A PGA Tour pro who will be paired with Kelce at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

Alex Smith

A former Chiefs teammate of Kelce's who is also competing in the Pebble Beach Pro-Am and will be paired with Mackenzie Hughes.

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What they’re saying

“It felt like I was walking into the Colosseum. The 16th hole at the Waste Management is unbelievable. It's such a unique experience. I was in my element. You give me a bunch of drunk people with an opportunity to get them fired up, I feel like that's my home. I felt very comfortable.”

— Travis Kelce (New Heights)

“It was about 150 — maybe 155 — and I switched from a pitching wedge to a nine iron. The nine iron stuck it to two feet. And when I tell you, I stood over that ball for I don't even know how long.”

— Travis Kelce (New Heights)

What’s next

Fans will have the opportunity to see if Kelce can replicate some of the success he had last week in Phoenix on another historic golf course, where many spectators will likely be following him throughout the competition.

The takeaway

Kelce's participation in high-profile golf tournaments during the NFL offseason has sparked speculation about his future, as he continues to weigh retirement. However, his success on the golf course has also generated excitement among fans who will have the chance to see him compete at another iconic venue like Pebble Beach.