In 2025, global icons like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce swapped courts and stages for golf clubs and fairways.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all showed up on the golf course. What initially looked like PR stunts turned out to be genuine shifts for many stars. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ candid awe — golf became a new beginning rather than a quiet retreat. The sport wrote a surprising new chapter in 2025, bridging fairways and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to St Andrews
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray wasted no time after ending his tennis career in Paris. He teamed up with Callaway, underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, and began his golf journey with structure and intent. Training, analyzing, and refining his swing, Murray celebrated a memorable eagle on the 18th at the Old Course in 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
From Tennis to Tees: Alcaraz Joins the Game
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also embraced golf 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 member than a global sports icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6d