In 2025, global stars like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce took to the fairways, bringing fresh energy to the world of 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 PR-driven appearances turned out to be genuine new beginnings for many celebrities. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble awe — golf became more than a pastime. It marked a surprising new chapter for the sport, blending fairways with fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to St Andrews
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray wasted no time swapping rackets for clubs after ending his tennis career in Paris. Teaming up with Callaway, Murray underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and embraced a structured training plan. He now practices diligently and fine-tunes his technique — even sinking an 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: From Grand Slams to Greens
Another tennis star found his way to the golf course in 2025. Carlos Alcaraz, multiple Grand Slam winner, played in the Pro-Am at the Open de España alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a humble attitude, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a club regular than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter