In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce swapped courts and fields for fairways and greens.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers—but in 2025, they all showed up with golf clubs in hand. What initially seemed like PR stunts turned into genuine sporting pursuits. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter for many global stars.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to St Andrews
Retirement didn’t mean slowing down for Andy Murray. The three-time Grand Slam champion traded tennis rackets for golf clubs after officially ending his career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began training seriously. His dedication paid off with a memorable eagle on the 18th at the Old Course in St Andrews. “Great for social media,” he joked.
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 Tennis Star to Pro-Am Partner
Another tennis ace, Carlos Alcaraz, also made waves on the golf course. The multiple Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. With a 14 handicap and a humble demeanor, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and blended in like a local club player.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN