Travis Kelce Hits Fan with Golf Ball, Apologizes

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end accidentally struck a woman during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, accidentally hit a fan with a golf ball during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament on Friday. The woman, identified as Edenne Flinn of Salinas, California, was attended to by staff and Kelce himself, who apologized and signed an autograph for her. This was the second time Kelce has hit a bystander with an errant golf shot, having a similar incident in 2024.

Why it matters

Kelce's golf mishap highlights the risks professional athletes face when participating in non-sport activities, as well as the importance of safety precautions and responsible behavior, even in recreational settings. The incident also comes amid ongoing retirement rumors surrounding Kelce, who has been open about the physical toll of his NFL career.

The details

Kelce was playing in the 18th hole of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am when he accidentally struck Flinn with a golf ball. She was attended to by staff on site, and Kelce made his way over to apologize. Flinn assured everyone she was fine, and Kelce reportedly signed an autograph for her as a gesture of goodwill. This was the second time Kelce has hit a bystander with a golf ball, having a similar incident in 2024 while playing in Lake Tahoe.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, February 13, 2026 during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament.
  • Kelce previously hit a bystander with a golf ball in 2024 while playing in Lake Tahoe.

The players

Travis Kelce

A star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who has been open about the physical toll of his NFL career and has been the subject of retirement rumors.

Edenne Flinn

A woman from Salinas, California who was struck by Kelce's errant golf ball during the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Every season ends for me, I just put my feet up and I be a human, because I've been putting my body through the wringer for the love of it.”

— Travis Kelce (New Heights podcast)

“I do enjoy playing football and the physical aspect of it, I think there's something about feeling the wear and tear of the football season, just getting ready for a game knowing your body's f***ing beat down. I think there's something to it, it makes you just feel like a mangy animal that's out here just finding a way to survive.”

— Travis Kelce (New Heights podcast)

What’s next

Kelce has not yet made a decision on his return for the 2026-2027 NFL season, as he continues to weigh the physical toll of his career against his love for the game.

The takeaway

Kelce's golf mishap serves as a reminder of the risks professional athletes face when participating in non-sport activities, and the importance of safety precautions and responsible behavior, even in recreational settings. The incident also highlights the ongoing physical and mental challenges Kelce faces as he contemplates his NFL future.