In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce brought star power and fresh energy to golf courses worldwide.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all came to the golf course with clubs in hand. What initially looked like PR stunts turned into genuine passion projects. 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 stars — not an ending, but a beginning.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Fairway
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray wasted no time swapping rackets for clubs after ending his tennis career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began a structured training approach. With dedication and analysis, Murray celebrated a memorable 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 and Jason Kelce: Newcomers with Passion
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also embraced golf in 2025. The Spanish Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am, bringing a 14 handicap and a down-to-earth 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