by - Andy Murray has won his golf trophy since retiring from tennis in August
- Murray took part in a memorial tournament for the former Mail Sport writer
- The BTJA tournament was held in memory of legendary journalist Mike Dickson
Andy Murray has won his first sporting tournament since retiring from professional tennis just two months ago.
But instead of winning silver medals for his exploits on the tennis court, this time Murray celebrated victory on the golf course.
The three-time tennis Grand Slam winner emerged victorious at the inaugural British Tennis Journalists’ Association (BTJA) Mike Dickson Golf Day.
The event at Hanbury Manor Golf Club in Herfordshire was attended by other celebrities and sports stars to remember the life of former Daily Mail journalist Mike Dickson, who sadly passed away in January aged 59.
Dickson, or ‘Dicko’ as he was affectionately known to friends, colleagues and family, was Mail Sport’s legendary tennis correspondent who worked for the Mail for a total of 33 years.
Andy Murray made a successful return to competitive sport this week
Murray (inset) attended the BJTA memorial golf tournament for former Daily Mail journalist Mike Dickson, who tragically died in January 2024 at the age of 59
His tragic death came just weeks before his 60th birthday and while he was covering the Australian Open in Melbourne – a city and tournament he loved.
The BTJA published on
In a message from the BTJA
Congratulations to our winner @andy_murray on winning the first trophy of his golf career. I think it looks like there will be many more to come…”
The 37-year-old currently has a handicap of seven but has mentioned that he is working on getting it up to speed within a few years.
Murray has regular lessons with his Scottish compatriot and world number 16. Bob MacIntyre, who is helping to quickly improve the former tennis ace’s technique.
Murray played alongside other celebrities at the BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am event at Wentworth last month and caught MacIntyre’s attention.
“For someone who hasn’t really played much, I thought he was good,” MacIntyre said at Wentworth last month. “I was very impressed with his game. He will be completely exhausted in no time.’
Murray, 37, took part in a BMW PGA Championship Pro-Am event at Wentworth last month
Murray already has a handicap of seven but is working to get back on his feet quickly
Murray (right) has lessons with the world number 16. Bob MacIntyre (left) taken.
For now, Murray is simply enjoying a different challenge. “It’s a different kind of nerves because you feel comfortable in a tennis environment.”
“I don’t think I’ll go onto the tennis court and forget how to hit the ball,” he said at Wentworth.
Murray retired from tennis in August after he and Dan Evans were beaten in men’s doubles at the Olympics on August 1.
His X-Biography now points to his change in sport. It used to be, “I play tennis,” but now it’s instead, “I played tennis.” “I now play golf.”
