Patrick Mahomes Reacts to Travis Kelce's Viral Golf Moment

The Kansas City Chiefs QB praised his teammate's impressive shot at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:47pm

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes reacted on social media to a viral moment involving his teammate Travis Kelce at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am. Kelce, who is considering retirement, made an impressive shot on the iconic par-3 16th hole that led to a birdie and a celebration from the crowd. Mahomes initially posted a celebratory message about the shot, which some fans interpreted as a comment on Kelce's NFL future, but Mahomes later clarified that he was just reacting to the golf moment.

Why it matters

Mahomes and Kelce have been one of the most successful quarterback-tight end duos in the NFL, winning three Super Bowls together. With Kelce set to enter free agency, there is speculation about whether he will return for another season, making Mahomes' reaction to Kelce's viral golf moment of particular interest to NFL fans.

The details

Kelce took part in the Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am on Wednesday, playing the front nine with world No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler and the back nine with Brooks Koepka. A video of Kelce sticking his tee shot close to the pin on the iconic par-3 16th hole went viral, leading to a celebration from the crowd. Mahomes reacted to the shot on social media, initially leading some fans to speculate that he was commenting on Kelce's NFL future, but Mahomes later clarified that he was just reacting to the golf moment.

  • On Wednesday, Kelce took part in the Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am.

The players

Patrick Mahomes

The quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Travis Kelce

The tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who is considering retirement.

Scottie Scheffler

The world No. 1 golfer who Kelce played with during the front nine of the Pro-Am.

Brooks Koepka

The professional golfer who Kelce played with during the back nine of the Pro-Am.

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What they’re saying

“Let's go!!!!! @tkelce.”

— Patrick Mahomes (Twitter)

“Talking about [golf].”

— Patrick Mahomes (Twitter)

The takeaway

Mahomes and Kelce's close relationship and on-field success has made their every interaction of interest to NFL fans, especially with Kelce's future in the league still undecided. This viral golf moment highlights the duo's continued camaraderie, even as they face an uncertain offseason for the Chiefs.