From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and naked golf – 2025 was a year full of golf lifestyle, stars and breathtaking scenery.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle and spectacular panoramas – a mix that captivates readers time and again. Our most-read articles in the \”Panorama and Lifestyle\” section of 2025 show the versatility of the golf world: from Marcel Siem’s legendary course records after all-night parties to the European Ryder Cup team’s exuberant celebrations, and the unique naturist golf course La Jenny. Also featured were spectacular record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves in golf like Thomas Müller’s switch to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach on California’s Pacific coast, blending sport and luxury. These stories showcase exceptional performances, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of golf in stunning settings.
Marcel Siem: Course Records with a Hangover
Marcel Siem, one of Germany’s most colorful DP World Tour pros, made headlines in 2025 off the usual competitive track. In the “Life on Tour” podcast, the 44-year-old shared how he set three personal course records, completely hungover and sleep-deprived. His legendary round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am followed a night of partying with Long Island Iced Teas, beer, and champagne, including several vomiting breaks. Despite this, he tied the course record alongside legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Raucous Victory Celebration
Following a narrow 15:13 victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players shed match tension and celebrated wildly. The post-trophy press conference already buzzed with talk of the night’s festivities: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka remained undefeated in partying, and Justin Rose reminisced about his long post-win celebration in 2018. Shane Lowry planned an early exit, although the night’s end remained unclear until his next social media update. Fans’ cheers continued aboard the team bus amid champagne showers as the team joyfully marked their triumph off the course.
La Jenny: The World’s Only Naturist Golf Course
La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine offers a unique experience: nudity is not only allowed but encouraged. Nestled among pine forests and dunes, golfers play six holes – three Par-3s and three Par-4s – freely without shirts or pants. Since opening in 1993, La Jenny remains the only officially recognized naturist golf course worldwide, attracting nature-loving players valuing freedom of movement and a relaxed atmosphere. After the round, the clubhouse invites players to relax with drinks. Unlike other spots like Florida’s Cypress Cove Resort, nudity here is mandatory, not optional.
Record Round: Bryson DeChambeau and NBA Star Stephen Curry Shine
Golf pro Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry conquered the “Break 50” challenge at Lake Merced Golf Club, San Francisco, in a two-man scramble. Their YouTube video shows them shooting 49 strokes – 23 under par – setting a new series