NFL Star Travis Kelce Hits Fan with Golf Ball at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

The incident sparks discussion about on-course safety and celebrity sports etiquette.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:40pm

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Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs, unintentionally struck a spectator in the head with a golf ball on the final hole of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this past Friday. This marked the fourth time the Super Bowl champion has unintentionally hit a fan with a ball on the course.

Why it matters

The incident has sparked a larger conversation about the responsibilities of celebrity athletes participating in pro-am golf tournaments and the need to balance entertainment value with on-course safety for spectators.

The details

During the 18th hole, Kelce's drive sailed wide out of bounds. He called out 'Fore' to alert nearby spectators, yet the ball still found a woman in the crowd. Kelce immediately went to the spectator, Edenne Flinn, to apologize as she received medical attention at a golf cart. Video footage shows Kelce speaking with Flinn while other spectators gathered, and Flinn reassured him that she was okay and even accepted an autograph from Kelce before they parted ways.

  • The incident occurred on Friday, April 11, 2026 during the final round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.
  • In 2024, Kelce had two errant shots during the American Century Championship in Stateline, Nevada, one of which hit a young female spectator in the head.
  • In July 2025, while again at the American Century Championship, Kelce drove a ball into the neck of an onlooker.

The players

Travis Kelce

The star tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs who has a history of unintentionally hitting spectators with errant golf shots during pro-am tournaments.

Edenne Flinn

The spectator who was struck in the head by Kelce's golf ball during the final round of the 2026 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.

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What they’re saying

“I'm okay, it's just a little bump on the head. No need to worry, I'm just glad Travis came over to check on me.”

— Edenne Flinn, Spectator

What’s next

Kelce has not yet decided whether to continue his Hall of Fame career with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 2026 NFL season.

The takeaway

This latest incident involving Travis Kelce highlights the need for celebrity athletes participating in pro-am golf tournaments to be more mindful of fan safety and interaction. While the entertainment value of these events is important, the well-being of spectators should be the top priority.