At a celebrity golf tournament, Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes found himself in hot water, not because of a missed putt, but over an autograph fumble.
As Mahomes was preparing to swing, a young fan politely asked, “Mr. Mahomes, will you sign my jersey when you’re done?”
The quarterback paused and firmly replied, “Can’t sign for everyone… can’t make everybody happy,” citing tournament pace‑of‑play rules.
That’s when the fan’s father stepped in, audibly upset. “Yeah, you can… You can just make one kid happy out of a hundred,” he urged.
Mahomes didn’t back down: “I’ll make 99 sad,” he responded. The clip, originally from the 2023 American Century Championship and resurfacing in late June 2025, quickly went viral. Most of his fans came out in support of him.
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Texas Tech alum and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attends a press conference.
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"Patrick is a good guy. He does thousands of autographs. Let him have a round of golf in peace." One wrote.
"Not the right time to ask, he's lining up a shot. Ask after he hits it. Stupid to expect him to stop and do it." Another commented.
"As much as I don't like Patrick, it's his free time. Let him enjoy it, he doesn't have to sign anything for anyone......" A fan wrote.
"Pats right though it's not fair to the other kids watching. And also you never ask for autographs during an event. Wait till it's over" One said.
"What kind of parent would allow his kid to try and get an autograph while a player is engaged in a game? This is what kids are learning today that it's OK to interrupt an athlete anytime anyplace? Wow." Another posted.
"I think Mahomes is fine by refusing to sign. He’s permitted to enjoy an outing without be asked for autograph. If he signs one for the kid, 49 adults will be next. Time n place." One fan expressed.