George Kittle drops viral Taylor Swift remark ahead of Lake Tahoe showdown with Travis Kelce

Fans were caught off guard when San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle made a fun but surprising comment about Taylor Swift just days before the 2024 American Century Championship golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. The event, which includes Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, has already created buzz, but Kittle’s words gave it a fresh twist.

George Kittle jokes Taylor Swift may need a helicopter to attend ACC golf event with Travis Kelce

Ahead of the ACC (American Century Championship) golf event in Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, San Francisco 49ers player George Kittle spoke with Vic Tafur from The Athletic. Many NFL greats including George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are slated for the tournament, which is set for the weekend.

While talking about golf, George Kittle also added a fun comment about singer Taylor Swift, who is currently dating Travis Kelce.

Kittle pointed out how big the tournament is and how full the course gets with fans. He joked that Taylor Swift would not be able to simply walk around due to the crowd and would probably need to arrive in a helicopter.“She probably wouldn’t be able to walk around. She would probably be in a helicopter,” George Kittle said with a smile.That comment quickly spread on social media, sparking rumors and excitement about whether Taylor Swift would actually attend the event in Lake Tahoe to support Travis Kelce.

George Kittle keeps fans entertained before big NFL season

While George Kittle is not known for his golf skills, he is still competing in the event. According to The Athletic, he has a 15-handicap and joked, “I just swing really hard and get out of the way in the driver’s box.” He also said he was having a great day on the course.Also Read: Taylor Swift’s surprise ‘Love Story’ duet with George Kittle had him losing it: “An absolute riot” Finishing with 78 catches, 1,106 yards, and eight touchdowns, George Kittle had one of his greatest seasons with the San Francisco 49ers in 2024. A major target for quarterback Brock Purdy, he is projected to be quite significant once more in 2025. For now, though, George Kittle is concentrating on relishing the ACC golf competition. He has already risen to the level of one of the most discussed athletes of the weekend as a result of his Taylor Swift comment.