In 2025, global icons like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce took their talents to the golf course and embraced the game.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all showed up with golf clubs in hand. What initially appeared to be PR-driven outings turned into genuine sporting journeys. From Andy Murray’s competitive spirit to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter rather than 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 wasted no time swapping 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 a structured training regimen. 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 and Jason Kelce: From Courts and Fields to Fairways
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, carrying a 14 handicap and pushing his own trolley like a humble club member.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN