Andy Murray, the recently retired tennis legend, embarked on a new adventure this week, trading his tennis racket for a golf club. The Scot participated in a celebrity pro-am event ahead of the BMW PGA Championship, an event on the DP World Tour.
Accompanied by his father William as his caddy, Murray teamed up with fellow Scot Robert MacIntyre, England cricketer Jimmy Anderson, and Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke. Despite finishing 13 shots behind the leaders, Murray described the experience as “brilliant.”
“It’s a different sort of nerves because you are comfortable in the tennis environment,” Murray said. “Whereas here, you’re sort of nervous about … there’s people standing like five metres away from where I’m driving, and I’m like, ‘I’m useless at this game.'”
Prior to the pro-am, Murray shared a moment with former top-ranked golfer Rory McIlroy, expressing his ambition to improve his seven handicap. MacIntyre, who paired with Murray, praised the tennis star’s achievements.
“If I achieve half of what he achieved in his sport, then I’ll have overachieved to be honest with you,” MacIntyre said. “He’s a sporting idol for many people.”
Murray’s transition to golf highlights the challenges and excitement of embracing a new sport after a successful career in another. While he may not be a natural on the golf course, his competitive spirit and determination are evident.
