From wild course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was a year full of golf lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking views.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle and spectacular panoramas – a mix that continuously captivates fans. Our top-read articles from the ‘Panorama and Lifestyle’ section of 2025 reveal the diverse world of golf: From Marcel Siem’s legendary course records after nights of partying to the European Ryder Cup team’s exuberant celebrations, as well as unique places like La Jenny, the only official nude golf course worldwide. Stunning rounds from Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves such as Thomas Müller’s switch to Canada, and the iconic Pebble Beach course on the California Pacific coast blend sport, luxury and breathtaking settings.
Marcel Siem: Course Records After Hangovers
Marcel Siem, one of Germany’s most colorful DP World Tour pros, made headlines off the course in 2025. In the ‘Life on Tour’ podcast, the 44-year-old recounted achieving three personal course records completely hungover and sleep-deprived. Most legendary: his 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am round following a night of Long Island Iced Teas, beer, and champagne. Despite multiple vomiting breaks, he tied the course record alongside legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Wild Victory Celebration
After a narrow 15:13 Ryder Cup win in 2025, the European players left their match tensions behind and celebrated wildly. In the post-victory press conference, they already joked about the upcoming party night: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka remained undefeated in celebrations, while Justin Rose recalled his extended celebrations after 2018. Shane Lowry planned to leave early, but how the night unfolded remained unclear until his next social media post. The festivities kicked off with fan chants and continued in the team bus, with champagne showers and high spirits marking the team’s triumphant off-course celebration.
La Jenny: The World’s Only Official Nude Golf Course
Located in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, La Jenny offers golfers a unique experience: naked golf is not only allowed but explicitly encouraged. Amid pine forests and dunes, players improve their game on six holes – three par-3s and three par-4s – free of shirts, pants, or belts. Since its 1993 opening, La Jenny has established itself as the only officially recognized nude golf club worldwide, attracting nature lovers who prize movement freedom and relaxed atmosphere. After rounds, the clubhouse offers drinks and relaxation. Unlike places such as Florida’s Cypress Cove Resort, nudity here is mandatory, not optional.
Record-Breaking 23-Under Par Round by DeChambeau and Stephen Curry
Golf pro Bryson DeChambeau teamed up with NBA star Stephen Curry at Lake Merced Golf Club in San Francisco to ace the ‘Break 50’ challenge. Released on DeChambeau’s YouTube channel, their two-man scramble round totaled 49 strokes, 23 under par, setting a new record in the series. DeChambeau impressed with precision and power