In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce turned to golf, bringing star power and fresh energy to the fairways.
Some came with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all showed up with golf clubs in hand. What initially looked like PR-friendly outings soon revealed a genuine shift: For many stars, golf wasn’t an afterthought but a new beginning. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble first steps, golf wrote an unexpected chapter in pop culture this year.
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 ending his career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began training in earnest. His dedication paid off with a memorable eagle on the 18th at St Andrews’ Old Course. “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: From Grand Slams to Greens
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also embraced golf in 2025. The young Spaniard and Wimbledon champion played in the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm, sporting a 14 handicap and a humble attitude. Pushing his own trolley, Alcaraz looked more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN