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2025 Golf Year in Review: Records, Stars and Stunning Scenery

From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was full of lifestyle, stars and breathtaking views in golf.

Golf combines sport, lifestyle and spectacular panoramas – a mix that continually captivates readers. Our most-read articles in the \”Panorama and Lifestyle\” category of 2025 show the diverse world of golf: from Marcel Siem’s legendary hungover course records to the lively celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, to unique venues like the world’s only nudist golf course La Jenny. Add to this the record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves like Thomas Müller’s transfer to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach on California’s Pacific coast, blending sport and luxury. These stories combine extraordinary achievements, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of the game in impressive settings.

Marcel Siem’s Hungover Course Records

Marcel Siem, one of Germany’s most colorful pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines again in 2025, this time off the standard sporting context. On the “Life on Tour” podcast, the 44-year-old shared stories of three personal course records he claims to have set completely hungover and sleep-deprived. Especially legendary was his round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am: after a night drinking Long Island Iced Teas, beer and champagne, Siem played one of the best rounds of his life despite multiple breaks to vomit. He shared the course record with legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.

Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Festive Victory Celebration

Following a narrow 15:13 victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players left the tension of singles matches behind and celebrated exuberantly. Already in the post-presentation press conference, the upcoming party night was discussed: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain \”undefeated\” in partying, and Justin Rose recalled his own extensive festivities after the 2018 victory. Shane Lowry announced he would leave early – but the night’s details remained unclear until Lowry’s next social media post. The celebrations started with fan chants and continued on the team bus with champagne showers and lively atmosphere as the team thoroughly enjoyed their triumph beyond the golf course.

La Jenny: The World’s Only Nudist Golf Course

The La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a unique experience: playing golf naked is not only allowed but expressly encouraged. Nestled between pine forests and dunes, players can improve their technique on six holes – three par