Move over, touchdown celebrations, 49ers’ tight end George Kittle is trading football cleats for golf clubs at the upcoming American Century Championship in Tahoe.

Kittle’s journey into golf reads like a hilarious bromance comedy, complete with cast-off clubs and collegial hijinks. During his Iowa days, he scored a Nike Sasquatch driver that his teammate Brant Gressel dramatically flung into the forest after three terrible tee shots. Instead of leaving it behind, Kittle rescued the club, and it’s been his trusty companion ever since.

From Thrift Store to Tournament

His first set of golf clubs? Straight from Play It Again Sports, proving that pro athletes don’t always start with top-tier gear. The recovered Nike driver even makes a “cleansing” noise that reminds Kittle of his T-ball days, a soundtrack of nostalgia and potential golf chaos.

Celebrity Trash Talk and Tournament Nerves

With odds stacked at 250 to 1, Kittle isn’t exactly expecting a championship. But what he lacks in golfing prowess, he makes up for in entertainment. He’s already planning to playfully heckle Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield and has a modest goal: beating basketball legend Charles Barkley.

His teammate Kyle Juszczyk and NFL royalty like Jerry Rice will be competing, but Kittle’s more excited about the “FOMO” and hanging with the boys. Travis Kelce’s sage advice? Have a few drinks to calm those tournament nerves.

Olympic-Level Competition

With Stephen Curry returning after his dramatic 2023 win, sinking an 18-foot eagle putt to edge out Mardy Fish, the tournament promises high-stakes entertainment. Kittle might not be the favorite, but he’s bringing unfiltered personality and those mysteriously acquired clubs.

Whether he’s scoring touchdowns or potentially embarrassing himself on the golf course, one thing’s certain: George Kittle is here to have a good time. Tahoe, get ready for some unexpected athletic entertainment.