In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce embraced golf, bringing star power and fresh energy to the fairways.
Some arrived with Olympic medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all came to the golf course with clubs in hand. What initially looked like a series of PR stunts turned into a genuine shift for many: Andy Murray brought competitive drive, Jason Kelce sought Reddit advice, and LeBron James approached the game with wide-eyed respect. Golf became not an end, but a beginning — writing a surprising new chapter between fairways 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 rackets for clubs after ending his tennis career in Paris. Teaming up with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began a structured journey into golf. Murray trained, analyzed, and refined his swing — culminating in a memorable 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: From Grand Slams to Greens
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm for the Pro-Am at the Open de España. With a 14 handicap and a humble demeanor, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and blended in more like a club regular than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN