In 2025, stars like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce took to the fairways, turning golf into a new playground for global icons.
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 a series of PR stunts turned into a genuine shift for many celebrities. 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. The sport found itself at the intersection of fairways 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 swapping tennis racquets for golf clubs after officially ending his career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began a structured journey into golf. Training, analyzing, and refining his swing, Murray even scored 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 Baseline to Back Nine
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way onto the course in 2025. The multi-time Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. 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/Z