In 2025, stars like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce traded courts and stages 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 a string of PR-friendly outings 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’ wide-eyed awe, golf became more than a hobby — it marked a new beginning. The sport wrote an unexpected chapter between fairway and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Old Course
Retirement doesn’t always mean stopping. Three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray didn’t waste time after ending his tennis career in Paris — he simply swapped rackets for clubs. Partnering with Callaway, Murray underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and received a complete set of gear. He’s been training, analyzing, and refining his technique — and even made 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 Tennis Star to Pro-Am Partner
Another tennis ace, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. With a 14 handicap and a down-to-earth attitude, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a local club member than a global superstar.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️