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. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble beginnings, golf became more than a pastime — it became a new chapter. The sport found itself in the spotlight, bridging fairways and fame.
Andy Murray: From Centre Court to the Old Course
Retirement didn’t mean stopping for Andy Murray. The three-time Grand Slam champion quickly swapped tennis rackets for golf clubs after officially ending his career in Paris. Partnering with Callaway, he underwent a full fitting at the European Performance Centre and committed to learning the game. Murray trained diligently and celebrated a memorable 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: Newcomers on the Fairway
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also embraced golf in 2025. The Spanish Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am, carrying his own trolley and blending in like a club regular. His 14 handicap and humble demeanor made waves — and headlines.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️ pic.twitter.com/Zy6dI4tkSN
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September