In 2025, stars like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce traded stadiums for fairways, embracing golf with surprising passion.
Some came with medals, others with millions of followers—but in 2025, they all arrived on the golf course with clubs in hand. What initially seemed like a string of PR stunts turned into a genuine shift for many celebrities. Whether it was Andy Murray’s competitive drive, Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques, or LeBron James’ humble awe—golf became a new beginning rather than a quiet end. The sport wrote an unexpected chapter between fairways and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Old Course
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray wasted no time after ending his tennis career in Paris—he simply swapped rackets for golf clubs. His partnership with Callaway gave structure to his new path: a fitting at the European Performance Centre, full gear, and a system to build his game step by step. Murray trains, analyzes, and fine-tunes his swing—and celebrated an unforgettable eagle on the 18th at St Andrews’ Old Course. “Good for social media,” he grinned.
First time playing the Old Course ✅
Eagle putt on 18 ✅Nice @TheHomeofGolf debut @andy_murray 🦅 pic.twitter.com/43ZSW75Vlu
— Callaway Golf Europe (@CallawayGolfEU) August 26, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz: From Wimbledon to the Fairway
Another tennis star found his way to the fairway in 2025. Carlos Alcaraz, multiple Grand Slam winner, teed it up at the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a humble attitude, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️