In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce took to the fairways, turning golf into a new passion.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all showed up with golf clubs in hand. What initially looked like PR stunts turned out to be genuine shifts in sporting focus. Whether it was Andy Murray with competitive drive, Jason Kelce seeking Reddit advice, or LeBron James marveling at the game’s complexity, golf became a new beginning for many. The sport wrote an unexpected chapter 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 swapping tennis rackets for golf clubs. After officially ending his career in Paris, he headed straight for the golf course. Partnering with Callaway, Murray underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and received a complete set to start his journey. He trains, analyzes, and fine-tunes his swing — and celebrated an unforgettable 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 and Jason Kelce: New Faces on the Fairway
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm in the Pro-Am at the Open de España. With a 14 handicap and a humble demeanor, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and blended in more like a local club player than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Z