In 2025, global icons like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce traded courts and fields 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 seemed like a string of PR-friendly outings 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 more than a pastime—it became a new chapter. The sport found itself in the spotlight, bridging fairways and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Old Course
Retirement didn’t mean stopping for Andy Murray. The three-time Grand Slam champion quickly swapped rackets for golf clubs after officially ending his tennis career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began training seriously. 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: From Grand Slams to Greens
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also embraced golf 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 demeanor, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and blended in more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN
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