In 2025, global icons like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce embraced golf, bringing fresh energy to fairways worldwide.
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-driven outings turned into genuine sporting pursuits. From Andy Murray’s competitive edge to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter for many stars — not an end, but a beginning.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Old Course
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray quickly swapped tennis rackets for golf clubs after his official farewell in Paris. His partnership with Callaway gave structure to his golf journey: a fitting at the European Performance Centre, full gear, and a system to build his game step by step. Murray trained, analyzed, and refined his swing — and marked his debut at St Andrews with an eagle on the 18th. “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: New Swings, New Passions
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. 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 looked more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4