Andy Murray stars at the Celebrity Pro-Am golf event in Wentworth | ATP Tour

Andy Murray

Murray swaps clubs for golf clubs and is the star of the Celebrity Pro-Am in Wentworth

Scot plays at golf exhibition before DP World Tour event

18 September 2024

It hasn't taken Andy Murray long to rekindle his competitive spirit after retiring from tennis last month. The Scot swapped his racquet for golf clubs in England on Wednesday, where he took part in the Celebrity Pro-Am event ahead of the DP World Tour tournament at Wentworth.

The former No. 1 player in the PIF ATP rankings retired last month after the Paris Olympics and has since spent time improving his golf game. The Scot will showcase his new-found skills at the celebrity warm-up event in Surrey, where he will take part in an exhibition match alongside fellow countryman and professional golfer Robert MacIntyre.

Before his round, Murray met four-time major champion Rory McIlroy and the two were in high spirits and laughing together.

Andy Murray 🤝 Rory McIlroy #BMWPGA | #RolexSerie pic.twitter.com/TVeOBqMgPm

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Murray will compete in the Pro-Am alongside a host of other celebrities, including former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale and English cricketers James Anderson and Ollie Pope.

MacIntyre is part of a strong field at the BMW PGA Championship, which begins on Thursday, with Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Matt Fitzpatrick and Justin Rose all ready to be in action.