Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon champion, has announced his intention to transition from professional tennis to golf. The 38-year-old, who retired post last year’s Olympics and briefly coached Novak Djokovic, is now dedicated to enhancing his golf skills.
Although Murray has participated in numerous celebrity golf events over the past 18 months, he concedes that pursuing a professional golf career is improbable. Nonetheless, he envisions engaging with the sport in a different role. Speaking on The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Murray expressed his desire to serve as a caddie for a professional golfer and compete at The Open.
“I’m contemplating becoming a golf caddie, hopefully for a professional golfer at some point,” Murray stated. “I adore golf, and if you have a passion for the sport, it would be a fantastic job.”
The tennis icon disclosed that his ideal partner is Robert MacIntyre, with whom he had previously teamed up at the BMW PGA Championships. When asked about whether his celebrity status might overshadow the player he supports, Murray responded, “Initially, people may be quite thrilled about that, but over time, it becomes routine.”
Murray dismissed speculations that he might try to qualify for The Open in the future. “I don’t aspire to play in The Open,” he clarified. “I aim to attempt regional qualifying at some point. It would be a fun challenge, but I don’t believe I stand a chance of qualifying for The Open.”
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