In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce took to the fairways—some for fun, others with serious intent.
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 a string of PR-friendly outings turned into something more meaningful. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble awe, golf became a new beginning rather than an end. The sport wrote a surprising chapter between fairway 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 racquets for clubs. Partnering with Callaway, Murray underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began his golf journey with structured training. He’s been analyzing, practicing, and refining his technique. A highlight? An eagle on the 18th at St Andrews’ Old Course. “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 & Jason Kelce: From Courts and Fields to Fairways
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways. 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 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/Zy6