Andy Murray's new life, hotel and big decision after split from wife Kim

Andy Murray officially retired from tennis in August after the Olympics but has wasted no time in getting stuck in to his new life with wife Kim and their four children

Less than three months after Andy Murray announced his retirement from professional tennis, he's already diving into a new passion. The tennis icon has taken to the greens, participating in several golf tournaments as he embraces a sport he's always had a fondness for but now can devote ample time to.

Murray left the tennis world as one of its most illustrious players, boasting an impressive haul of 46 titles, including two Wimbledon and one US Open championship, not to mention three Olympic medals.

Yet, it's not all about sports for the Scottish legend; family is at the heart of his life. With more free time, Murray is cherishing moments with his wife Kim and their four children, embarking on an exciting new chapter together.

Embracing the golfing lifestyle since his Olympic farewell in early August, Murray is sharpening his golf skills with the goal of achieving a scratch handicap. He's even signalled this fresh start on social media, tweaking his Twitter bio from "I play tennis" to "I played tennis. I now play golf."

Currently playing off a seven handicap, he made his golf debut at the prestigious BMW PGA Championship's Pro-Am event in Wentworth last month and also participated in the inaugural BTJA Mike Dickson Golf Day at Hanbury Manor Golf Club in Hertfordshire, reports Wales Online.

The British Tennis Journalists' Association has set up a special event in memory of the late Daily Mail journalist Mike Dickson, who passed away in January at the age of 59. Andy Murray emerged as the winner of the day.

Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre, who joined the tennis star at Wentworth, was left impressed by 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."

Discussing his foray into golf tournaments, Murray shared his experience of the different pressures compared to tennis, saying: "It's a different sort of nerves, because you are comfortable in the sort of tennis environment. I'm not thinking I'm going to walk out on the tennis court and forget how to hit the ball."

He continued, highlighting the anxiety of playing golf close to spectators: "Whereas here, there's people standing five metres away from where I'm driving, and I'm like, I'm useless at this game. You just want to try and keep the ball in play and don't mess up too much."

Murray, who has had more time to practice than the average person, remains optimistic about improving his golf skills. "I obviously played a bit when I was younger, and if I can get the right sort of lessons and practise the right things, then yeah, I've got a chance of doing that," he added.

When asked earlier this year about his retirement plans, Murray expressed a desire to focus on family life, stating: "I don't know exactly what the rest of my life will look like, but I will still stay in touch with the sport. Initially, I want to be at home with my family. I want to spend a lot of time with my kids and my wife, so I won't be on the road much, I know that."

"I'll play a lot of golf," he added. "I want to become a scratch golfer. I've always loved playing golf, but because of the issues with my back, I haven't played for five or six years. I would also love to be part of the next Olympics in some capacity, but I don't have any clear plans on what it is I'm going to do from a work perspective."

Marriage to Kim Sears and a foul-mouthed outburst have also coloured Murray's personal life. He tied the knot with Kim Sears, the daughter of tennis coach Nigel Sears, in 2015 after they first crossed paths at a party during the US Open ten years before that.

The couple had been dating for approximately nine years prior to their wedding in Murray's hometown of Dunblane. However, their journey wasn't without its trials: The pair split temporarily in 2009, during which time Kim 'won custody' of their dog Maggie.

Despite the separation lasting six months, they reunited. Murray has since confessed that being in a relationship helps him balance his life, saying: "I work better in a relationship. At the end of the day, especially if I've lost a match, I don't like talking about tennis, so it's nice to have someone to talk to about other stuff."

They now have four little ones - Sophia, aged eight, Edie, six, Teddy, at four years old, and Lola who's three. Kim Murray is a common sight in the stands, her support unwavering whether on or off the tennis court.

The family has been proprietors of their wedding venue, Cromlix House Hotel, a luxurious five-star spot since 2013. In addition to being an artist with a knack for painting animals and flowers, showcased on her website Brushes and Paws, Kim's influence extends far beyond her artwork.

Tennis star husband Andy Murray has often expressed immense gratitude for her steadfast presence, once telling the New York Times: "She doesn't like being in the newspapers, and people commenting on what she's wearing and how she looks, and those sorts of things. That's one of the things that I guess she's also sacrificed, a little bit, for our relationship, and I appreciate that a lot."

He continued, detailing the stability she brings to his life, saying, "You're in these huge cities meeting new people all the time and it would be easy to get your head turned," but "But Kim's always been there for me. She really cares about me and helps with so many things. She always has. That's why we have such a great relationship."

Yet, there was a moment of overzealous cheering in 2015 when, during Murray's Wimbledon semi-final against Tomas Berdych, Kim was caught by cameras in an outburst from the stands, exclaiming: "F****** have that you flash Czech f***".

Murray came to her defence post-match, remarking: "When there's a lot of tension surrounding something, which you [the media] created [by referring to the fact his former assistant coach Dani Vallverdu then coached Berdych], then it's completely normal."

He continued, "The whole first set everyone was tight. My physical trainer, physio, I'm sure for Dani it was uncomfortable. Even Tomas, who very rarely says anything on the court, there was tension there for him, as well. Yeah, in the heat of the moment you can say stuff that you regret. And, yeah, that's it."

However, the situation lightened as Kim sported a 'Parental Advisory: Explicit Content' T-shirt at the men's final, and Murray, having been honoured with a knighthood in the Queen's New Year Honours, quipped about his wife needing to watch her language now that she would become a Lady, joking: "She's going to have to [do] no more swearing during my matches any more, for any of you who saw that a few years ago."

In terms of net worth, Murray's success on the court has seen him amass over £50million in prize money throughout his career. This is supplemented by lucrative endorsement deals and sponsorships with leading brands such as Jaguar, Castore, Under Armour, and Head.

His commercial partnerships have extended to collaborations with Amazon Prime Video, Standard Life, and American Express among others.

Celebrity Net Worth estimates that these deals and winnings have boosted his net worth to around £85 million, although some reckon it could be closer to the £100 million mark. Besides co-owning a hotel with Kim, Murray has also invested in other properties such as a lavish £5 million Surrey mansion and a plush flat in Miami.