Less than three months after Andy Murray announced his official retirement from tennis, he’s confidently embracing his new chapter. The illustrious tennis figure has turned his hand to golf, entering several tournaments already as he explores his longstanding passion for the game with newfound time on his hands
Indeed, Murray’s legacy on the tennis court is renowned; he has 46 titles under his belt, encompassing two Wimbledon and one US Open championship, not to mention securing three Olympic medals
However, beyond the accolades, the Scot cherishes his role as a family man. With professional tennis behind him, Murray is relishing more moments with his wife Kim and their four kids as they embark on an exciting journey together
Since leaving the global stage at the Olympics in early August, Murray has been dedicated to perfecting his golf skills, aiming for a scratch handicap. Embracing this fresh pursuit, he has even redefined his online persona, amending his Twitter bio from “I play tennis” to the proactive statement “I played tennis. I now play golf
Playing off a seven handicap at present, Murray proudly made his first appearance at the prestigious Pro-Am event of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth last month and subsequently at the inaugural BTJA Mike Dickson Golf Day, set against the picturesque backdrop of Hanbury Manor Golf Club in Hertfordshire, reports
The special event was established by the British Tennis Journalists’ Association in memory of the late Daily Mail journalist Mike Dickson, who passed away in January at the age of 59, and it was Andy Murray who was crowned as the day’s winner. Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre, who teamed up with the tennis star for a round at Wentworth, shared his admiration for Murray’s performance, remarking: “For someone that’s not really played that much, I thought he was good. I was very impressed with his game. He’ll be scratch in no time.”
