In 2025, global icons like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce embraced golf, bringing star power and fresh energy to the fairways.
Some came with medals, others with millions of followers — but in 2025, they all came with golf clubs in hand. What initially looked like PR-driven appearances turned into genuine sporting ventures. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became a new chapter for many stars — not an end, but a beginning.
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 rackets for clubs after ending his tennis career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, got fully equipped, and began a structured journey into golf. Training, analyzing, and refining his technique, Murray made a memorable debut on the Old Course at St Andrews, sinking an eagle on the 18th. “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 Grand Slams to Greens
Another tennis star found his way to the fairways in 2025. Carlos Alcaraz, multiple Grand Slam winner, teed it up at the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. 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 sports icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4