The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship consistently delivers a hint of glamour, and a whole lot of golf. But this year, it’s got some extra star power. None other than Andy Murray is teeing it up at the Home of Golf.
The two-time Wimbledon champ, U.S. Open winner, double Olympic gold medalist, and one of Britain’s most celebrated athletes is stepping inside the ropes of the DP World Tour’s most famous pro-am. And he’s doing it at St Andrews, no less. Talk about a dream pairing: a Scottish tennis icon on Scottish turf, this time trading the racket for the driver.
Murray Swaps Centre Court for the Old Course
The moment is meaningful for Murray. “It’s very special to be able to play in a full blown professional event,” he said ahead of his Dunhill debut. “For a Scot like me to be able to do it in Scotland at such a unique location makes it even more exceptional.”
He even drew a comparison between the Old Course at St Andrews and Centre Court at Wimbledon, saying both have that historic aura, the goosebumps factor, the sense of walking into something bigger than yourself. You can tell the man’s already picturing that first tee shot.
Murray can actually play. Since stepping away from professional tennis last summer, he’s been taking golf seriously — we’re talking a handicap hovering around one. Just last week, a viral Callaway clip showed him rolling in a monster eagle putt on the 18th at St. Andrews, as if he had been there his whole life. Not a bad audition tape.
A Field Fit for a Major
Of course, this isn’t just about celebrities hitting shots. The Alfred Dunhill Links is loaded with golfing heavyweights. Brooks Koepka, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Bubba Watson, and hometown hero Robert MacIntyre are all confirmed. That’s major winners, Ryder Cup stars, and some of the best ball strikers on the planet — all sharing the fairways with the likes of Andy Murray.
That’s the magic of this event. You’ve got world-class pros grinding for points and paychecks, while global icons like Murray, who know what it means to perform on the biggest stages, soak up the moment and put their game to the test.
So next week, don’t be surprised if you see a familiar fist pump at St Andrews — only this time, it won’t be after a forehand winner. It’ll be after a birdie putt drops on the Old Course.
