Not only is Patrick Mahomes changing the course of football history, but he has also been steadily improving his golf swing, which may equal his MVP arm. Although he was raised on a baseball pitch, Mahomes found time for putts and tee shots in between scoring touchdowns for the Kansas City Chiefs. His passion for the links is so strong that he now hosts charitable events at the renowned Shadow Creek in Vegas, such as the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation golf tournament.
It is more than just a pastime; it is a family activity. According to TMZ Sports, Pat Mahomes Sr., who is presently on probation, went to court simply to be able to go to his son’s golf tournament. It’s about roots, not about showing off your muscles. Golf is one of those peaceful nooks in Mahomes’ life where family, passion, and philanthropy converge.
And now, the Chiefs are dealing with that same sport in a much more surprising way. Ross Steelman, a product of Georgia Tech and Mizzou, is battling the Korn Ferry Tour without a hat sponsor. One of the most noticeable real estate locations in professional golf is unused, unless you count a bright red Chiefs cap. “I don’t have a hat contract this year, so I’ve worn the Chiefs hat a lot. I think I’ve worn it pretty much every tournament. Got a red one and a black one, and they’ll both see the light of day this week, but it’s been out here a lot,” Steelman told Matt Foster of KSHB.
Columbia native Ross Steelman (Mizzou/Ga. Tech) doesn’t have a hat sponsor.
So he often wears a @Chiefs hat.
And with the @KornFerryTour in KC this week, he hoping for some extra support from #Chiefs fans:
“It might be more well received here being 20 minutes from Arrowhead.” pic.twitter.com/CXJ4x69F7T
— Matt Foster (@MattFosterTV) May 13, 2025
As the Korn Ferry Tour approaches Kansas City, Steelman’s unofficial Chiefs endorsement seems a bit more… calculated. “I was saying I was wearing it in Bogota this year, which was the week of the Super Bowl, and it was a very contentious choice in hats amongst my playing partners for sure,” Steelman jokingly said. However, this week? Arrowhead is only twenty minutes away? That Chief’s hat might inspire a fan following in addition to providing shade.
Steelman is an expert in his field. He’s attempting to connect with Chiefs Kingdom’s spirit. “It might be a little more well-received here,” Steelman admitted. “Just being 20 minutes from Arrowhead, it’ll be fun. I hope to hear a lot of M-I-Zs and Go Chiefs out there this week.”
Steelman, lacking a sponsor, looked to Patrick Mahomes’ empire for momentum rather than cash. It’s an investment in loyalty and in the swagger that Mahomes made famous in Kansas City. And what if Mahomes witnesses Steelman wearing the Chiefs cap during a week of competition close to his home field? We won’t be shocked if a hat deal or a nod comes from 15 himself. Fairway fans are enjoying Steelman’s Chiefs hat, but a much larger drama is taking place behind closed doors, and this time, the Chiefs themselves might require some local assistance.
Patrick Mahomes’ throne room in jeopardy as Arrowhead faces state-line bidding war
Mahomes has consistently stated his desire to remain in Kansas City. However, what if Kansas City is no longer in Missouri? In a legislative shocking move, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly pushed through a STAR Bond plan that would use the proceeds from sports betting and alcohol sales to finance 70% of a brand-new stadium without the need for additional taxes. And when is Missouri expected to reply? 6 p.m. on Friday.
Mahomes and the Chiefs are now without a home improvement plan after Jackson County voters rejected a planned tax extension to pay for Arrowhead upgrades. Missouri is in a state of flux. There have been reports of high-level emergency talks between House Republicans and Governor Mike Kehoe. However, there are no signatures yet and only whispers. The Chiefs are keeping their options open behind the scenes. But the math is harsh. A 30-year stadium financing package with a billion-dollar runway is being offered by Kansas. Missouri? Still stuck with $50 million in short-term upgrades and no long-term plan.
Ross Steelman is playing for money. Patrick Mahomes is playing for permanence. Whether it’s at the 50-yard line or on a golf hat, both guys are purposefully donning that red and gold shield this week. The same question may be posed to Kansas City supporters in both situations. What does it actually mean to be faithful when the boundaries between states begin to blur? Because the only thing that might be stronger than Mahomes’ arm during this week’s doubleheader of golf swings and stadium pitches for billions of dollars is the emblem on Ross Steelman’s hat.
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