In 2025, stars like Murray, Alcaraz, and Kelce traded courts and stages 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 initially seemed like PR stunts turned into genuine passion projects for many celebrities. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humbled awe, golf became a new beginning rather than a retirement hobby. The sport wrote a surprising new 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 embraced golf with structure — thanks to a partnership with Callaway. A full fitting at the European Performance Centre, new gear, and a training system helped him progress. Murray trained hard and celebrated a memorable eagle on the 18th at St Andrews’ Old Course. “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 & Jason Kelce: New Faces on the Fairway
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairway in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner played in the Open de España Pro-Am alongside Jon Rahm. With a 14 handicap and a humble demeanor, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a local club member than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Z