A look back at 2025’s emotional turning points, personal stories, and dramatic scenes on and off the course.
2025 was a year full of stories. Legendary careers came to an end, new paths were forged, and the golf world saw everything from heartbreak to celebration. Sometimes, a single putt is enough to define an entire season. Here’s our year in review.
Bernhard Langer’s Quiet Farewell at Augusta
Few images in golf speak louder than words. When Bernhard Langer stood on the 18th green at Augusta in April, the crowd rose to its feet as the two-time Masters champion took his final putt. After 41 starts, it was time to say goodbye. He missed the cut, but that hardly mattered. It was the decades of dedication that earned global respect. Langer remained composed, grateful, and expressed his wish to return as a non-playing champion. A quiet exit from a man who never sought the spotlight but was impossible to ignore.
Golf in the Face of Fire
While Augusta was filled with nostalgia, another iconic course faced a different kind of challenge. Wildfires driven by strong winds forced tens of thousands to evacuate near California’s Riviera Country Club. With nearly a century of history, the club—host to Olympic events, Major wins, and Hollywood legends—found itself in the danger zone. Firefighters battled to protect one of golf’s most storied venues from disaster.
Love, Loss, and Life on Tour
On the Ladies European Tour, Laura Fünfstück added a personal milestone to her season by marrying fellow pro Rosie Davies. Just days later, she was back on the course. “Nice to think about my swing again instead of table linens,” she joked, highlighting the delicate balance between personal life and professional golf.
Tiger Woods also made headlines—this time off the course. Rumors swirled about a relationship with Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Both live in Florida and share ties through their children’s involvement in junior golf. With injuries and the passing of his mother, it was a tough year for Woods, and his private life once again took center stage.
At LIV Golf Adelaide, Patrick Reed electrified the crowd with a hole-in-one at the infamous “Watering Hole” 12th. Fans erupted, drinks flew, and the atmosphere resembled a football match more than a golf tournament—exactly the vibe LIV aims for.