In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce swapped courts and stages 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 looked 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 a new chapter rather than a closing act. The sport wrote a surprising story 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 didn’t waste time after ending his tennis career in Paris. He quickly transitioned to golf, partnering with Callaway for a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and a complete set of clubs. Murray trains, analyzes, and refines his technique — and even celebrated an 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: Trading Forehands for Fairways
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the golf course in 2025. The multi-time 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 local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN