Travis Kelce’s Golf Shot Goes Viral, But Chiefs Fans Still Waiting on NFL Future
For a brief moment, Kansas City Chiefs fans thought they got the news they’d been hoping for: Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce running it back in 2026. A cryptic tweet from Mahomes had social media buzzing, but it turns out the message wasn’t about football at all-it was about a golf shot.
Let’s break it down.
Mahomes sent out a tweet on Wednesday that simply read, “Let’s go!!!!!” and tagged Kelce, adding three dartboard emojis.
Naturally, fans jumped to conclusions. Was this the long-awaited confirmation that Kelce would return for another NFL season?
Was the duo set to make another Super Bowl run?
Not quite.
Mahomes was actually reacting to a highlight from the Waste Management Phoenix Open Pro-Am, where Kelce was showing off a different kind of precision-on the golf course. At the iconic Par-3 16th hole, known as the “Stadium Hole,” Kelce stepped up and delivered a near-perfect iron shot that landed within a foot of the pin.
The crowd erupted. Kelce soaked it in, celebrating with an air guitar and high-fives all around.
It was the kind of moment that makes the Phoenix Open one of the most electric stops on the PGA Tour calendar.
Mahomes quickly followed up with a second tweet, clarifying the first: “Talking about [golf emojis] [laughing emojis].” So, no NFL news-at least not yet.
That leaves Chiefs fans still waiting for clarity on Kelce’s football future. The 36-year-old tight end flirted with retirement last offseason, and after a year that saw a noticeable dip in production, the question is back on the table.
While nothing is official, there’s been chatter that Kelce is leaning toward one more season-especially with Eric Bieniemy reportedly returning to the offensive coordinator role. That familiarity, that chemistry, could be enough to bring Kelce back for one final run.
On the other side, Mahomes is facing his own challenge. He’s rehabbing a torn Achilles suffered late in the 2025 season, and while he’s known for his resilience, the timeline for his return remains uncertain. The Chiefs’ offseason will hinge heavily on the health of their quarterback and the decision of their future Hall of Fame tight end.
For now, the only thing confirmed is that Travis Kelce still knows how to put on a show-whether it’s on the field or the fairway.