In 2025, global stars like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce traded courts and stages for fairways and greens.
Some brought medals, others millions of followers—but in 2025, they all brought golf clubs. What initially looked like PR stunts turned into serious sporting pursuits. 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. The sport found itself in the spotlight, bridging fairways and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to St Andrews
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray quickly swapped 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 training in earnest. His dedication paid off with a memorable eagle on the 18th at the Old Course in 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: New Swings, Same Passion
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also embraced golf in 2025. The Spanish Grand Slam winner played in the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a down-to-earth attitude, Alcaraz looked more like a local club member than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN