From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was a year of golf filled with lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking views.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle, and spectacular panoramas – a mix that continuously captivates readers. Our most-read articles in the ‘Panorama and Lifestyle’ category of 2025 demonstrate the versatility of the golf world: from Marcel Siem’s legendary course records achieved after all-night partying, to the exuberant celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, and the unique experience of the world’s only nudist golf course La Jenny. Additionally, remarkable rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves on the green such as Thomas Müller’s transition to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach on California’s Pacific coast that blends sport and luxury. These stories unite extraordinary achievements, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of the game in stunning settings.
Marcel Siem: Course Records Amid Hangovers
Marcel Siem, one of the most colorful German pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines in 2025 again — this time beyond the usual sporting context. In the ‘Life on Tour’ podcast, the 44-year-old shared accounts of three personal course records he claims to have made completely hungover and sleepless. Especially legendary was his round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am: after a night out 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 such as Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Exuberant Victory Celebration
Following the narrow 15:13 victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players shed the tension of the singles matches and celebrated exuberantly. The post-award press conference already buzzed with talk of the upcoming party night: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain ‘undefeated’ in partying, while Justin Rose reminisced about his own extended celebration after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry announced he would leave early — but how the night unfolded only became clear after Lowry’s next social media post.
The festivities began with fans chanting ‘Ole-Ole’ and continued on the team bus. Champagne showers and lively moods accompanied the team, who thoroughly celebrated their triumph both on and off the course.
The World’s Only Nudist Golf Course
The La Jenny golf course in the French Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a one-of-a-kind experience: naked golfing is not only allowed but expressly encouraged. Nestled between pine forests and dunes, players can improve their technique free