In 2025, global stars like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce traded courts and stages 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 journeys. 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. The sport found itself in the spotlight, bridging 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 after ending his tennis career in Paris. He teamed up with Callaway, got fitted at the European Performance Centre, and began his golf journey with full dedication. Training, analyzing, and refining his technique, Murray made headlines with 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: From Tennis Star to Pro-Am Golfer
Another tennis ace, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner played in the Pro-Am at the Open de España alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a down-to-earth attitude, 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/Zy6dI4tkSN