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Salinas Today
By the People, for the People
Travis Kelce Checks on Woman After Hitting Her with Golf Ball
The Kansas City Chiefs star apologized and signed an autograph for the injured spectator.
Published on Feb. 15, 2026
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Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs football player, accidentally hit a woman with a golf ball during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament. Kelce immediately went to check on the woman, who was later identified as Edenne Flinn from Salinas, California, and made sure she was okay, even signing an autograph for her.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the risks that come with professional athletes participating in events outside of their main sport, where they may not have full control over their equipment or surroundings. It also shows Kelce's sportsmanship in taking responsibility and ensuring the wellbeing of the injured spectator.
The details
During the 18th hole of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Kelce shanked a golf shot that struck a bystander. Several staff members attended to the injured woman, identified as Edenne Flinn from Salinas, California. Kelce then waded through the crowd to check on Flinn and make sure she was alright, even signing an autograph for her.
- The incident occurred on Friday, February 14, 2026 during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament.
The players
Travis Kelce
A professional football player for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Edenne Flinn
A spectator from Salinas, California who was struck by Kelce's errant golf shot.
The takeaway
This incident serves as a reminder of the potential risks involved when professional athletes participate in events outside of their primary sport, and highlights Kelce's sportsmanship in taking responsibility and ensuring the wellbeing of the injured spectator.
