Travis Kelce shows true colours after hitting fan with shot at golf tournament

Travis Kelce may be a superstar on the football field, but it appears his golf game could use some work after he unintentionally struck a spectator with a misfired shot during the American Century Championship, a star-studded golf tournament. Ever the good sport, Kelce rushed to the fan’s aid displaying genuine concern and showing his caring side.

The incident happened on the 16th hole when Kelce’s stray golf ball hit a bystander who was among the crowd marvelling at celebrities including Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, actor Don Cheadle, WWE legend The Miz and ice hockey’s Stanley Cup winner Matthew Tkachuk.

A video clip showcased the fallout of the wayward golf shot, with police officers comforting the hurt spectator, taking down their details and assessing if medical aid was needed. Yet, Kelce couldn’t just carry on.

Proving his kindness, the two-time Super Bowl champion located the injured fan in the crowd, walked over, planted a caring kiss on their injured arm, and softly massaged the area before heading off to tackle the next hole. Luckily, the unfortunate recipient of Kelce’s errant swing seemed unharmed by the mishap.

The incident led to a tide of light-hearted responses from spectators, particularly supporters of his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. One cheeky fan jokingly stated on social media platform X, “Goal for next year… position myself so that I can be hit by Travis’s golf ball.”.

Another pitched in, saying, “Travis can hit me with a golf ball anytime”. One fan cheekily jabbed at Kelce’s golfing prowess, quipping, “How good can Travis possibly be at golf if he’s hitting fans in the first place?”.

Following the initial round of the event, Kelce is currently tied for 62nd out of a field of 90, sitting at -2. The American Century Championship stands out with its distinctive scoring system and format, which diverges from traditional PGA Tour events. This system awards points for each hole based on the player’s performance, with an albatross [3 under par] netting 10 points, and the scale decreasing by 2 points per stroke down to a double bogey, which deducts 2 points.

The rules ensure that players cannot do worse than a double bogey, meaning even awful holes won’t completely derail their chances at victory. The golfer with the highest score after three rounds takes the title, giving every celebrity participant a chance to shine during the televised event.

With a whopping $750,000 prize pool on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher. The winner will bag a cool $150,000, second place will take home $70,000, and third place will earn $40,000.