In 2025, celebrities 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 first seemed like a string of PR-friendly outings turned into a genuine shift for many stars. Whether it was Andy Murray’s competitive drive, Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques, or LeBron James’ humble awe, golf wasn’t a conclusion — it was a new beginning. The sport wrote a surprising new 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 wasted no time after ending his tennis career in Paris. He swapped rackets for clubs and partnered with Callaway for a full fitting and gear setup at the European Performance Centre. Murray trained, analyzed, and refined his technique — and made an unforgettable 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 and Jason Kelce: New Swings, New Passions
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to 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 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/Zy6dI4tkSN