Fresh off a major honor at the Pulcinelli Athlete of the Year awards, Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs tight end and boyfriend of pop superstar Taylor Swift, was back to having fun on the golf course.
On Wednesday morning, following the premiere of the third season of his New Heights podcast, Kelce shared a video clip from his golf outing with friends that quickly went viral among fans.
In the clip, Kelce channels his inner “Happy Gilmore,” a nod to the classic comedy, as he looked into the camera and said, “Hey, Happy!” before making a big shot that had his friends laughing.
The light-hearted moment, captured on video, was shared widely by fans who expressed their love for Kelce’s sense of humor. The timing of the video was perfect, coming just after a night of celebration in Kansas City.
On Tuesday, August 27th, Kelce was honored as the Pulcinelli Athlete of the Year at an awards ceremony held at the Kansas City Downtown Marriott Muehlebach Tower. The award marks a significant milestone in Kelce’s illustrious career, highlighting his impact both on and off the field.
Kelce didn’t miss a beat, returning the next morning for the season three premiere of the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother, former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce. The episode featured legendary comedian Adam Sandler as a special guest, adding a dose of star power to the show.
During the episode, Sandler, whose family are known fans of Taylor Swift, praised the pop icon, calling her “great” and describing her as the “best performer out there.” Travis Kelce, ever the supportive boyfriend, enthusiastically agreed with Sandler’s assessment. The two discussed Swift’s impact, with Sandler revealing that his daughters, Sadie and Sunny, are huge fans of Swift. Sandler also shared that Swift had praised his daughters’ film, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, which meant the world to his family.
“She just blew my family away,” Sandler said during the podcast, adding that he was nervous around Swift, not wanting to ruin his relationship with his daughters. “She’s forever with the whole world,” Sandler added, emphasizing the global impact Swift has had.
Travis Kelce expressed his gratitude on behalf of Swift, appreciating Sandler’s kind words. Sandler then humorously recounted how his daughters were initially shocked when Kelce started dating Swift. “Oh my God, my family was like, ‘Yeah, look at how they get along!’” Sandler said, noting that anytime Swift smiles at Kelce, his family is cheering.
The podcast episode ended on a high note with Sandler confirming that Travis Kelce will appear in the upcoming Happy Gilmore sequel, adding yet another exciting chapter to Kelce’s growing off-field endeavors.
As Travis Kelce continues to make headlines both for his athletic prowess and his relationship with Taylor Swift, fans can look forward to more entertaining moments, whether on the golf course, on his podcast, or perhaps even on the big screen in the near future.