In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce took to the fairways, bringing fresh energy to the world of golf.
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 passion projects. From Andy Murray’s competitive spirit to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter — not a closing one — for many stars.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Old Course
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray didn’t waste time after ending his tennis career in Paris. He turned to golf, teaming up with Callaway for a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and a complete set of clubs. Murray now trains seriously, analyzing his swing and refining his game. A highlight? An 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 multiple Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. 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 ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN