Time: 2024-07-25
Katie Hauss was watching celebrities golf at the American Century Championship with her husband on July 12 when she was struck in the head by a golf ball hit by Travis Kelce . Hauss felt immediate pain and heard people yelling that she had been hit by Kelce 's shot . A Good Samaritan helped her while EMTs were called . Hauss later went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a concussion and needed stitches.
After the incident , Kelce and his brother Jason approached Hauss on the course . Kelce showed concern and joked about taking a photo with her . Hauss appreciated the gesture and noted that Jason was also genuinely concerned for her well - being . EMTs arrived quickly and suggested she go to the hospital , where she received treatment for her head wound.
Despite the incident , Hauss is on the mend and slowly recovering from her concussion . She mentioned that she had difficulty putting on a helmet due to her work as a professional horseback rider but negotiated for dissolving stitches and glue instead of staples . Hauss also commented on a podcast the Kelce brothers made before the tournament , where Travis joked about hitting someone with a golf ball.
Travis Kelce accidentally hit Katie Hauss with a golf ball while playing at the American Century Championship . The incident occurred earlier in July , and Hauss had to work hard to stay calm after being struck by Kelce 's shot . Hauss described feeling a lot of pain and seeing a lot of blood after the impact . She mentioned that a Good Samaritan helped her until EMTs arrived on the scene.
During an interview , Hauss shared details of the incident and how she tried to stay calm despite the pain . Kelce was seen comforting her on the course before she was escorted off by staff for further treatment . Hauss appreciated the help she received from the Good Samaritan and expressed gratitude for his kindness during the ordeal.