In 2025, stars like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce took to the fairways—some for fun, others with serious intent.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers—but in 2025, they all came to the golf course with clubs in hand. What first looked like a string of PR-friendly celebrity appearances turned into something more meaningful: a genuine shift toward golf. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter for many. The sport wrote a surprising story 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 after ending his tennis career in Paris—he simply swapped rackets for clubs. His partnership with Callaway gave structure to his transition: a fitting at the European Performance Centre, a full set of gear, and a system to help him learn the game step by step. Murray trained, analyzed, refined his swing—and celebrated a memorable 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 and Jason Kelce: From Courts and Fields to Fairways
Another tennis star turned golfer: Carlos Alcaraz made several appearances on the course in 2025. The young Spaniard and multi-time 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 looked more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming