In 2025, stars like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce traded stadiums for fairways and embraced the game of golf.
Some arrived with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all showed up on the golf course with clubs in hand. What initially seemed like a series of PR stunts 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’ humbled curiosity — golf became a new beginning, not an end. The sport wrote an unexpected chapter between fairway 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 swapping rackets for clubs. After officially ending his tennis career in Paris, he headed straight to the golf course. A partnership with Callaway helped structure his journey — a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, new gear, and a plan to build his game step by step. Murray trained, analyzed, and refined his swing — and capped it off with 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
Carlos Alcaraz: From Tennis Court to Tee Box
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner played in the Pro-Am at the Open de España — alongside Jon Rahm. 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.
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