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 PR-friendly outings turned into genuine sporting transitions. Whether it was Andy Murray’s competitive drive, Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing analysis, or LeBron James’ wide-eyed fascination, golf became a new beginning rather than a quiet ending. The sport wrote a surprising new 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 tennis rackets for golf clubs. After officially ending his career in Paris, he turned to golf with purpose. Partnering with Callaway, Murray underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, received a complete set of clubs, and began a structured training routine. He now practices, analyzes, and refines his technique — and even celebrated an eagle on the 18th at St Andrews’ Old Course. “Great 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 his way to 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 demeanor, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a weekend golfer than a global sensation.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️