In 2025, stars 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 PR stunts turned into genuine passion projects: Andy Murray with competitive drive, Jason Kelce with Reddit swing critiques, and LeBron James with humble awe. Golf wasn’t an end, but a beginning — and the sport wrote a surprising new chapter between fairway and 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 tennis rackets for golf clubs. After officially ending his career in Paris, he headed straight to the golf course. With support from Callaway, including a full fitting and gear setup, Murray began his journey methodically. He trained, analyzed, and refined — and celebrated an unforgettable 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 Tennis Star to Pro-Am Partner
Another tennis ace found his way to the fairways in 2025. Carlos Alcaraz, the young Spanish Grand Slam winner, joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. With a 14 handicap and a down-to-earth attitude, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN