In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce took to the fairways, bringing star power and fresh energy to 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 a series of PR-friendly appearances turned into a genuine shift for many stars. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter — not an epilogue — for these global icons.
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 rackets for clubs. After officially ending his tennis career in Paris, he headed straight to the golf course. Partnering with Callaway, Murray underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began working systematically on his game. He trains, analyzes, and refines his technique — and even made an eagle on 18 at 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 and Jason Kelce: From Courts and Fields to Fairways
Another tennis star turned golfer, Carlos Alcaraz, made headlines by playing in the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. The Wimbledon champion, with a 14 handicap, pushed his own trolley and looked more like a club regular than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN
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