The Waste Management Phoenix Open is always a fun event on the PGA Tour, providing a more raucous atmosphere than a typical golf tournament. That includes a Annexus PRo-Am on Wednesday before the tournament, which included a very special guest this year.
With the Kansas City Chiefs not in the Super Bowl for the first time since 2022, tight end Travis Kelce had the chance to play in the Pro-Am this year. Most of the NFL world is in California for Super Bowl week, but Kelce spent his week on the golf course with the best golfers in the world.
Travis Kelce Phoenix Open highlights
Kelce played the first round of his tournament with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who is the reigning champion in two of the four major tournaments.
Scottie Scheffler 🤝 Travis Kelce at the WM Phoenix Open 🌵
What do you think Scottie and Ted said to Travis about his putter? pic.twitter.com/J7mTULsJan
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) February 4, 2026
Kick off the @WMPhoenixOpen Pro-Am: ✅Tee it up with Travis Kelce: ✅Make time for the fans: ✅
Not a bad day for Scottie Scheffler. pic.twitter.com/rooBfTH5DO
— Arizona Sports (@AZSports) February 4, 2026
The biggest highlight of Kelce’s round came on the iconic par-3 16th hole, where he stuck his drive right next the pin on the green. The shot got a huge ovation from the crowd, and also earned him a gold WM chain from the tournament’s sponsor, Waste Management.
TRAVIS KELCE WITH AN ABSOLUTE DART ON THE 16TH. 🔥🎯
The 3x Super Bowl champ sticks it to within a few feet and wins the gold WM chain! pic.twitter.com/H3YubtWgo2
— Golf Channel (@GolfChannel) February 4, 2026
Before that shot, though, Kelce took the microphone to pump up the fans at the 16th hole, as the hole is known for its electric atmosphere.
Travis Kelce on the mic, then hitting a great shot on 16 at the @WMPhoenixOpen pic.twitter.com/ldnSOQs5Ir
— Jordan Spurgeon (@spurge_) February 4, 2026
Is Travis Kelce good at golf?
Kelce has been able to take his athletic skills onto the golf course, as he does have a low handicap. According to a Golf.com story in 2022, Kelce’s handicap is 11, but that could have fluctuated in the past four years.
Kelce has played in many celebrity tournaments over the years. The Chiefs tight end makes frequent appearances at the American Century Championship, a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, along with his brother, Jason.
The Kelce brothers in full swing at the American Century Championship. 🏌️♂️ pic.twitter.com/8nrLmGLMhw
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) July 11, 2025
In fact, both Kelces won the American Century Long Drive contest, with Travis winning in 2023 and Jason in 2024.
The Kelce Brothers have *powerful* golf swings 😮
Travis and Jason are now both @korbel_1882 Celebrity Long Drive Champs
2023: Travis, 362 yards2024: Jason, 322 yards
(data provided by @FullSwingGolf) pic.twitter.com/UpfIf60HiL
— GOLF.com (@GOLF_com) July 12, 2024
