In 2025, celebrities like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce embraced golf, turning casual rounds into serious sporting pursuits.
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 stunts turned into a genuine shift: For many stars, golf wasn’t a wind-down but a new beginning. From Andy Murray’s competitive spirit to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble awe, golf wrote an unexpected chapter in pop culture this year.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Fairway
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 dove into golf with structure—thanks to a partnership with Callaway, a full fitting at the European Performance Centre, and a tailored setup. Murray now trains, analyzes, and refines his swing. His eagle on the 18th at St Andrews’ Old Course was a highlight: “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 Golfer
Another tennis phenom, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The multi-time Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. 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 superstar.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️