In 2025, stars 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 showed up with golf clubs in hand. What initially seemed like a series of PR stunts turned into a genuine shift for many celebrities. Whether it was Andy Murray’s competitive drive, Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques, or LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter rather than a closing act. 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 switched rackets for clubs. Partnering 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 — and capped it 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 Tennis Star to Pro-Am Partner
Another tennis ace, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way onto the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner played in the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a humble demeanor, 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/Zy6dI