From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was a year full of lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking scenery in golf.
Golf blends sport, lifestyle, and spectacular panoramas – a mix that captivates fans worldwide. Our top-read articles in the \”Panorama and Lifestyle\” section of 2025 reveal the diverse world of golf: from Marcel Siem’s legendary hungover course records to the exuberant celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, and even the world’s only nudist golf course, La Jenny. Additionally, record-breaking rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves like Thomas Müller’s switch to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach on California’s Pacific coast — combining sport with luxury. These stories unite extraordinary achievements, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of the game amidst stunning backdrops.
Marcel Siem’s Hungover Course Records
Marcel Siem, one of the most colorful German pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines again in 2025 — this time off the typical sporting context. In the “Life on Tour” podcast, the 44-year-old recounted three personal course records he reportedly achieved completely hungover and without sleep. Most legendary was his round during the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am: after a night partying with 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 golf legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Jubilant Victory Party
Following the narrow 15–13 win at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players left the tension of the singles matches behind and celebrated exuberantly. During the post-award press conference, talk of the upcoming party night was already underway: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain undefeated in partying, and Justin Rose reminisced about his extended celebration after the 2018 victory. Shane Lowry announced plans to leave early — though the night’s events remained unclear until his next social media post. The festivities kicked off with fans chanting Ole-Ole and continued on the team bus, complete with champagne showers and a lively atmosphere as the team enjoyed their triumph off the course.
The World’s Only Nude Golf Course: La Jenny
The La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a unique experience: Nude golfing here is not only allowed but expressly encouraged. Among pine forests and dunes, players can practice their skills on six holes—three par-3 and three par-4—free