In 2025, global icons like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce traded courts and fields for fairways and greens.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all showed up with golf clubs in hand. What initially seemed like PR-driven appearances turned into genuine sporting pursuits. From Andy Murray’s competitive spirit to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became not an end, but a new beginning. The sport wrote a surprising chapter between fairways and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to St Andrews
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray quickly swapped rackets for golf clubs after ending his tennis career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, Murray underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, received a complete set of clubs, and began a structured training regimen. He now practices, analyzes, and refines his technique — even scoring an 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
Carlos Alcaraz & Jason Kelce: From Champions to Golf Rookies
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way onto the fairways in 2025. The multiple Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. With a 14 handicap and a humble demeanor, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a local club player than a global tennis icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) <