In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce traded stadiums for fairways and embraced the game of golf.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers – but in 2025, they all came to the golf course with clubs in hand. What initially seemed like PR-driven appearances turned into genuine passion projects. From Andy Murray’s competitive spirit to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter for many stars – not the end, but a fresh start.
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 swapped rackets for golf clubs and teamed up with Callaway for a structured start: a fitting at the European Performance Centre, a full set of gear, and a plan to build his game. Murray trained, analyzed, refined – and 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: 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 played in 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 player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com