A TEEN golf sensation has died unexpectedly during a homecoming prank with friends.
The 17-year-old collapsed in Dodge County, Georgia, on Monday.
Dodge County High SchoolHadden Kelly, a 17-year-old golfer from Georgia, died suddenly on Monday[/caption]
Dodge County High SchoolKelly collapsed while participating in a homecoming prank with friends[/caption]
Hadden Kelly was “TPing” a yard with pals when he collapsed in his hometown, his family revealed.
The junior had been performing a prank, which involves throwing toilet paper at houses and trees.
A friend had found him unresponsive around 9:00 am.
Kelly’s great-uncle, Dodge County Coroner Joe Smith, shared that his nephew was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Smith told 41 NBC that the cause of Kelly’s death remains unknown as they are awaiting autopsy results.
The death came during Dodge County’s homecoming week.
Kelly excelled at golf and was set to compete in the upcoming state tournament.
He was also looked at as one of Dodge County High School’s most talented athletes.
Dodge County High School announced Kelly’s death in a Facebook post.
The school announced Kelly’s death on Facebook.
“There are no words to express the sadness that our DCHS family feels for the loss of junior Hadden Kelly,” the post’s statement said.
“Please join us in prayer for his family, friends, and our DCHS Family.
“‘Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.’”
Smith’s team posted a memorial statement on the social media platform and noted how the golfer was an inspiring leader.
The team also added that Kelly was their “top performing golfer” and made sure to stay late to support his squad when he finished the competition early.
“He could have left as most of the time he finished first against the competition. It wasn’t about him. He stayed to support his team,” the post read.
“What a witness to his character! We love Hadden and we love his family!
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.”
Smith also said he believed Kelly would’ve been a professional golfer one day.
Kelly has two top ten placements in his 2025 tournaments, per the Georgia State Golf Association.
He was fifth at the Regional Qualifier at Spring Hill from June 30 to July 1.
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