In 2025, global icons like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce swapped courts and fields for fairways and greens.
Some came with medals, others with millions of followers—but in 2025, they all came with golf clubs in hand. What initially looked like a series of PR stunts turned into a genuine shift for many celebrities. From Andy Murray’s competitive spirit to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter rather than a closing act.
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 after ending his tennis career in Paris. He partnered with Callaway for a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and began training in earnest. His dedication paid off with a memorable eagle on the 18th at 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, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The Spanish Grand Slam winner played in the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a humble attitude, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and blended in more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN