Travis Kelce had an American Century Championship to remember as he accidentally struck a fan with a tee shot before being brutally mocked by onlookers for his relationship with the singing sensation, Taylor Swift.
The 34-year-old NFL star appeared in the celebrity special event and immediately grabbed attention with an awry first shot on Friday, July 12, which accidentally struck one of the fans. Of course, known for his humble personality, Kelce was quickly over to make amends by apologizing with a gentle kiss on the shoulder.
Then he had another poor tee shot as he endures a tough relationship with his driver on the following Saturday, to which one fan mocked him by shouting, “That’s alright, you still got Taylor!”
The three-time Super Bowl champion played it off by pointing at the fan before handing his club back to the caddy, as he showed himself to remain in good spirits in his purple shirt, white shoes and cap and tan chino pants.
But as the day went on, it began to transpire that he’s no Tiger Woods. Nor his brother, Jason, either. The pair made the right call to focus on the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs’ ace is ranked in 59th, whilst the ex-Philadelphia Eagles player is a lowly 88th.
What is the American Century Championship?
The American Century Championship is a celebrity golf tournament that takes place annually at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course in Stateline, Nevada, near Lake Tahoe. It has been held since 1990 and is one of the most prominent celebrity golf events in the United States.
“You still have Taylor!”
An @ACChampionship fan helped Travis Kelce maintain perspective after a bad first tee shot 😂 pic.twitter.com/aqq6WJIrG5
— NBC Sports Bay Area & CA (@NBCSAuthentic) July 13, 2024
It regularly attracts some of the biggest names from American pop culture such as Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Stephen Curry, and Justin Timberlake. In 2024, both Kelce’s and the New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers took to the green showing the pulling power it has.
