Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, has announced his intention to transition from professional tennis to golf following his retirement. The 38-year-old, who retired post the last year’s Olympics and briefly coached Novak Djokovic, is now dedicated to enhancing his golf skills.
While Murray has taken part in various celebrity golf tournaments in the past 18 months, he acknowledges that turning professional in golf is improbable. Nonetheless, he retains aspirations of engaging with the sport in an alternative role. During an appearance on The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Murray expressed his desire to work as a caddie for a professional golfer and participate in The Open.
“I’m thinking of becoming a golf caddie, ideally for a professional golfer at some point,” Murray stated. “I have a passion for golf, and working with a top golfer, witnessing their memorable moments on the course, and contributing to decision-making would be an amazing job.”
The tennis icon mentioned Robert MacIntyre as his ideal partner, having partnered with the fellow Scot previously at the BMW PGA Championships. When questioned about potentially overshadowing the player he supports due to his celebrity status, Murray responded by highlighting the excitement initially but noted that it would eventually become routine.
Murray dismissed speculations suggesting he might aim to qualify for The Open in the future, emphasizing his intention to participate in regional qualifying rounds for the experience. He humbly acknowledged the vast skill gap between amateur players like himself and professional golfers, recognizing the exceptional abilities of Tour professionals.
In a related development, Sky has reduced the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle for the upcoming 2025/26 season, offering savings of £336 to subscribers and an extensive coverage of over 1,400 live matches across various leagues, including the Premier League and EFL. Sky is set to broadcast a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches next season, a significant increase from the previous season.
