Fresh off another grueling NFL season with the Kansas City Chiefs, star tight end Travis Kelce traded shoulder pads for a golf club as he joined the celebrity field at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am earlier this week.
But on a tense Friday afternoon, Kelce accidentally hit a woman with a golf ball during his swing, which became the talk of the town. Let’s see what happened next.
Travis Kelce’s Shot Turned the 18th Hole Into a Scene of Sudden Concern
Invited as an amateur partner in one of the PGA Tour’s most high-profile events, Kelce teed it up alongside professionals and fellow celebrities at the iconic California course during the tournament’s opening rounds.
But during his Round 2 outing at Pebble Beach, an unexpected moment off the tee created visible panic for Kelce. Unfortunately, one of his shots veered into the gallery and struck a woman standing among spectators near the 18th fairway. Let’s elaborate.
As Kelce stepped onto the 18th tee during the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on February 13, he was surrounded by spectators lining the fairway for a closer look at the NFL star’s final shot of the day.
Playing alongside PGA Tour professional Keith Mitchell as part of the Pro Am format, Kelce struck his tee shot in front of a packed Pebble Beach gallery. Moments after contact, it became clear that the ball had veered off its intended path toward the crowd positioned along the right side of the hole.
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Kelce shouted a warning in an attempt to alert those standing in the ball’s direction. But within seconds, his drive struck a female spectator in the head. The woman was later identified as Edenne Flinn of Salinas, California, who had been watching from the gallery near the 18th fairway.
Gasps were heard from nearby onlookers as concern spread across the area following the impact. But Kelce patiently handled the situation and did not leave until she felt completely OK.
Kelce immediately walked toward Edenne Flinn as tournament officials and medical staff rushed in to assess the situation. She appeared shaken by the incident and received medical attention beside the fairway before being helped into a nearby golf cart for further evaluation.
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Kelce remained with her during the initial moments after the accident and checked on her condition. He later signed an autograph while she was being attended to by event personnel. However, following the incident, Travis Kelce chose not to finish the 18th hole as his team concluded the two-day Pro Am portion of the tournament at 10 under par.
