Tennis legend Andy Murray has opened up about his wife Kim Spears' refreshingly honest perspective on his new life as a dedicated golfer, following his retirement from professional tennis in May 2024.
From Tennis Court to Golf Course
Since hanging up his racket, the 38-year-old Scot has swapped Wimbledon's hallowed lawns for the challenging greens of championship golf courses. Murray has not only taken up the sport with passion but has already demonstrated a remarkably high level of skill, playing off an impressive handicap of two.
His most notable performance came at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship Pro-Am in October, where he partnered with professional golfer Eddie Pepperell in his native Scotland. The two-time Wimbledon champion was even placed in the same group as Tyrell Hatton, and reports suggest Murray out-drove the Ryder Cup star on several holes during the tournament.
Family Dynamics and Golfing Freedom
When questioned about his wife Kim's opinion of his golfing pursuits on The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Murray responded with characteristic dry humour. "I don't think she wants me in the house all day bothering her, to be honest," he joked.
He elaborated that his wife is perfectly supportive of his time on the course, provided he maintains his family responsibilities. "So, yeah, she's fine with it, so long as I help drop-off and pick-up [the kids to and from school]. I don't think she massively wants to see me during the day. [At least] That's what I think."
Future Ambitions: Player and Potential Caddie
While Murray has set his sights on competing in regional qualifying for The Open championship, describing it as "a fun thing to do," he remains realistic about his chances against professional golfers.
Perhaps more surprisingly, the sports icon revealed he's considering a completely different route into professional golf. "I'm considering becoming a golf caddie, hopefully for a professional golfer at some stage," Murray admitted. "I love golf and if you love that sport, it would be a great job. If you are working with a top golfer and being there when they have a great moment on the course, and feeling like you can help a little bit with decisions and things like that, I think it would be a brilliant job."
Following his performance at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, Murray took to Instagram to share his experience, humorously thanking social media users for their "empathy and sympathy" after a bunker mishap, while simultaneously showcasing the competitive spirit that made him a tennis champion.
