In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce traded courts and stages for fairways and greens.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers – but in 2025, they all showed up on the golf course, clubs in hand. What initially looked like a series of PR-friendly outings turned into a genuine shift for many stars. Whether it was Andy Murray’s competitive drive, Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques, or LeBron James’ humble awe – golf became a new beginning, not just a hobby. The sport wrote an unexpected chapter between fairway and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Old Course
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray wasted no time after ending his tennis career in Paris, swapping rackets for golf clubs. His partnership with Callaway gave structure to his new pursuit – a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, a complete set of clubs, and a step-by-step approach to learning the game. Murray trained, analyzed, refined – and celebrated an unforgettable 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 and Jason Kelce: From Pro Sports to Pro-Ams
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam champion played the Pro-Am at the Open de España alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a humble attitude, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a local club member than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️