- Kelce crowdsources golf tips via social media after 13-year NFL career
- Pro-am event draws 500+ fans with unique Philly sports culture moments
- Philadelphia to host 2026 PGA Championship and 2030 U.S. Open
- Golf-related injuries take humorous turn with spectator ‘Transfusion therapy’
Fresh off his NFL retirement, Philadelphia sports icon Jason Kelce demonstrated the same intensity that made him a seven-time Pro Bowler – this time on the manicured fairways of Philly Cricket Club. The 265-pound former center turned heads at Wednesday’s Truist Championship pro-am, where errant shots mixed with heartfelt fan connections...
Kelce’s transition from All-Pro lineman to golf enthusiast mirrors a growing trend among retired athletes. Over 60% of former NFL players now regularly play golf, according to PGA Reach studies. What sets Kelce apart is his crowdsourced approach to improvement – a digital playbook that attracted 25,000 Reddit users to analyze his swing mechanics...
Philadelphia’s unique sports culture shone through unexpected moments. When a wayward drive struck spectator Hudson Mokrejs, the 25-year-old prioritized saving his grape juice-ginger ale cocktail over medical attention. ‘That’s Philly dedication,’ Kelce later joked to reporters. ‘We’ll get him Eagles tickets to make up for the bruise.’...
The event highlighted the Delaware Valley’s emerging golf economy. With two major tournaments coming to suburban courses, regional tourism officials predict $300M+ in economic impact. Local clubs report 18% membership increases since Kelce’s retirement announcement – a phenomenon being called ‘The Center Snap Effect.’...
As Kelce perfects his backswing, his post-football journey reveals deeper truths about athletic reinvention. ‘Golf’s the ultimate meritocracy,’ he told fans between holes. ‘No playbook, no teammates – just you versus the course.’ With characteristic determination, Philadelphia’s favorite son appears ready to conquer this new field of play...