Travis Kelce Strikes Spectators With Golf Balls

The Chiefs tight end has a history of accidentally hitting fans at celebrity golf events.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has a concerning habit of accidentally hitting spectators with his golf balls during celebrity golf tournaments. Most recently, Kelce struck a woman in the head with an errant tee shot at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am, marking the fourth time he has unintentionally hit a fan at such an event since 2024.

Why it matters

Kelce's repeated incidents of striking spectators raise concerns about player safety and liability at these high-profile celebrity golf events, which often attract large crowds. The incidents also highlight the potential risks for fans attending such tournaments where professional athletes are competing.

The details

On February 15, 2026, Kelce hit a woman named Edenne Flinn in the head with a tee shot on the 18th hole at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Kelce immediately went to apologize and signed an autograph for Flinn, who was evaluated by medical staff but reportedly reassured Kelce that she was fine. This marked the fourth time Kelce has accidentally struck a spectator, including two incidents in 2024 and one in 2025 at the American Century Championship in Nevada.

  • On February 15, 2026, Kelce hit a spectator at the Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
  • In 2024, Kelce hit two spectators in the same day at the American Century Championship in Stateline, Nevada.
  • In July 2025, Kelce hit a spectator in the neck at the American Century Championship.

The players

Travis Kelce

A tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs who has a history of accidentally hitting spectators with golf balls at celebrity golf events.

Edenne Flinn

A spectator who was struck in the head by a golf ball hit by Travis Kelce at the 2026 Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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What’s next

It remains unclear whether Kelce will retire from the NFL after the 2026 season or continue playing, but if he spends more time on the golf course, the risk of him striking more spectators could increase.

The takeaway

Kelce's repeated incidents of accidentally hitting spectators with golf balls at celebrity golf events highlight the potential safety risks for fans attending these tournaments, and raise questions about player liability and event organizer responsibilities when it comes to protecting fans.