In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce traded courts and stages for fairways and greens.
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 stunts soon revealed a genuine passion for the game. Whether it was Andy Murray’s competitive drive, Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques, or LeBron James’ humble awe, golf became a new beginning rather than an end. The sport wrote a surprising chapter between fairway 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 rackets for clubs after officially ending his tennis career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, received a complete set of clubs, and began a structured training journey. Murray now trains, analyzes, and refines his technique — and even celebrated an eagle on the 18th hole 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 Champions to Golf Rookies
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found joy on the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner played in the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. 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 ⛳️