In 2025, stars like Murray, Alcaraz and Kelce took to the fairways, bringing fresh energy and global attention to golf.
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 publicity stunts turned out to be genuine new beginnings for many celebrities. From Andy Murray’s competitive drive to Jason Kelce’s Reddit swing critiques and LeBron James’ humble awe, golf became more than a pastime — it became a passion. The sport wrote a surprising new chapter, bridging fairways 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 after ending his tennis career in Paris, swapping rackets for golf clubs. His partnership with Callaway gave structure to his transition: a fitting at the European Performance Centre, full gear, and a system to help him learn the game step by step. Murray trained, analyzed, refined his swing — and celebrated an unforgettable eagle on the 18th at the Old Course in St Andrews. “Great for social media,” he grinned.
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: Trading Forehands for Fairways
Another tennis star, Carlos Alcaraz, also found his way to the fairways in 2025. The young Spaniard and multiple Grand Slam winner joined Jon Rahm at the Open de España Pro-Am. With a 14 handicap and a humble attitude, Alcaraz pushed his own trolley and looked more like a local club member than a global icon.
Watch out, @PGATOUR, @carlosalcaraz is coming ⛳️