In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce embraced golf, bringing star power and fresh energy to the fairways.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all showed up with golf clubs in hand. What initially looked like PR stunts turned into genuine passion projects. 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 stars. The sport wrote a surprising story between fairways and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to St Andrews
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray wasted no time swapping tennis rackets for golf clubs. After officially ending his career in Paris, he dove into golf with structure — thanks to a partnership with Callaway. A full fitting at the European Performance Centre, a complete gear setup, and a step-by-step approach helped him progress. Murray trains, analyzes, and refines his technique — and even celebrated an eagle on the 18th at the Old Course in St Andrews. “Good 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 and Jason Kelce: Newcomers With Drive
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner played in 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 ⛳️