Former Grand Slam champion Andy Murray to make golfing debut at esteemed Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Retired British tennis star Andy Murray is not shy when proclaiming his love for golf, and the former World No.1 will have an opportunity to showcase his proficiency at the sport when he competes at the popular Alfred Dunhill Links Championship next month.

The three-time Grand Slam champion will be making his debut at the tournament, a team championship event where amateurs partner with professional golfers at St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns. The event takes place from October 2-5, 2025.

Fans eager to see Murray in action are in luck, as the first three days’ entry are free to the public. Tickets are only required for the final day at the Old Course at St Andrews.

The Alfred Dunhill Links incorporates two separate competitions, an individual professional tournament for the world’s leading golfers and the Team Championship, in which the professionals are paired with amateur golfers as they compete for a prize pool of $5million.

Murray hoping to lower his handicap

The 38-year old retired from professional tennis at the Paris Olympics last year, after battling with several hip injuries. Murray teamed with compatriot Dan Evans to represent Great Britain at the doubles event, but the duo fell to Americans Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals.

Ever since retirement, Murray has been involved in several endeavors, including a short-term coaching partnership with longtime rival Novak Djokovic. In addition to spending time with his family, Murray has shared his love for golf, and admitted he had hopes of bringing his handicap down to scratch ahead of the event.

"I’m really looking forward to this," said the former British No.1. "It’s very special to be able to play in a full-blown professional event and, for a Scot like me, to be able to do it in Scotland at such a unique location makes it even more exceptional. In many ways, the Old Course at St Andrews is very like Centre Court at Wimbledon."