Harry Kane shares a surprising new career he hopes for after football as he lets go of his longtime dream.
Harry Kane has made it clear he won’t be switching to golf full-time and plans to “stick to football” as he opened up about his life after retiring from soccer.
Kane has had an amazing year with his club and country and is a top contender for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. If he wins, he would be the first English player to do so since Michael Owen in 2001. At 33, the England captain is playing some of his best football yet, and he looks set to keep scoring for years to come.
Off the field, Kane loves playing golf and often hits some of the best courses. He reportedly has a 1.9 handicap and has even played golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump in Palm Beach. Recently, he shared a video on Instagram showing off his golfing skills while relaxing on a yacht in the Caribbean during his post-World Cup break.
Although Kane once hoped he might turn pro in golf after retiring from football, he has now dropped that idea. Speaking to The Sun, he said, “I sometimes think, ‘Maybe I could do this.’ But then I play and realize, ‘No, it’s too tough.’ I’m a member at Wentworth but still shoot ten over. The pros win with 20 under. So, I’m going to stick with football.”
While the golf dream is fading, Kane still has his eye on a future in the NFL as a kicker. He’s a big fan of American football and even named his dogs after famous quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson. A supporter of the New England Patriots, Kane has talked about wanting to become an NFL kicker and got encouragement from former punter and Super Bowl champ Dustin Colquitt.
In 2025, Colquitt said Kane “would do fantastic” and offered to help train him. Kane believes his penalty-taking skills could help him make the switch with some practice.
About trying the NFL, Kane said: “That’s something I want to look at more seriously. It depends on how my football career goes in the next five or six years. The NFL seems more realistic than golf. I’m used to kicking like this — penalties have similar pressure and technique. I’d be closer to that than any other sport.”
He added, “But like with all top sports, it looks easier on TV than it is. If I did it, I’d take it seriously and spend six months to a year practicing. Maybe if I play in MLS someday, it could be an option to connect both sports. But for now, I just want to play football as long as I can. At 33, it’s natural to think about the future, but I’m focused on making the most of the next few years.”