Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, has announced his intention to transition from tennis to golf after retiring from the professional tennis circuit. The 38-year-old, who stepped away from tennis following last year’s Olympics and briefly coached Novak Djokovic, is now dedicated to enhancing his golf skills.
While Murray has participated in various celebrity golf events in the past 18 months, he acknowledges that becoming a professional golfer is unlikely. Nevertheless, he has expressed a desire to engage with golf in a different capacity. During an appearance on The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Murray shared his ambition to work as a caddie for a professional golfer and to partake in The Open.
“I’m contemplating the idea of becoming a golf caddie, hopefully for a professional golfer at some point,” Murray stated. “I have a passion for golf, and being able to contribute to a top golfer’s success on the course and assist with decisions would be a fantastic role.”
The tennis icon disclosed that his dream partner is Robert MacIntyre, with whom he previously teamed up at the BMW PGA Championships. Responding to concerns that his celebrity status might overshadow the player he supports, Murray commented that while initial excitement might occur, it would eventually become normal.
Murray dismissed speculations about attempting to qualify for The Open in the near future, emphasizing his focus on regional qualifiers. He acknowledged the immense skill gap between amateurs like himself and professional golfers, recognizing the exceptional talent present in major golf events.
In other news, Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, offering significant savings and a wide array of live matches across various leagues. Sky is set to broadcast a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches in the upcoming season, a substantial increase from previous years.
