From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and naked golf – 2025 was full of lifestyle, stars and breathtaking scenery.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle and spectacular panoramas – a blend that captivates readers time and again. Our most-read articles in the ‘Panorama and Lifestyle’ category of 2025 highlight the versatility of golf: from Marcel Siem’s legendary hungover course records to the lively festivities of the European Ryder Cup team, and even unique spots like the world’s only nudist golf course La Jenny. Plus, record-breaking rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, high-profile moves like Thomas Müller’s shift to Canada, and the iconic Pebble Beach course on California’s Pacific coast, merging sport and luxury. These stories unite extraordinary achievements, lifestyle experiences and the allure of golf in striking settings.
Marcel Siem: Hungover Course Records
Marcel Siem, one of the most flamboyant German pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines in 2025 beyond sport. In the ‘Life on Tour’ podcast, the 44-year-old recounted three personal course records he claims to have shot completely hungover and sleep-deprived. Especially legendary was his round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am: after a party night with Long Island Iced Teas, beer and champagne, Siem played one of the best rounds of his life despite multiple vomiting breaks, sharing the course record with golf legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
European Team’s Boisterous Ryder Cup 2025 Celebration
After the narrow 15:13 victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players let go of singles match tension and celebrated exuberantly. At the post-presentation press conference, talk turned to the upcoming party night: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain ‘undefeated’ in partying, while Justin Rose recalled his own extended celebration after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry announced he’d leave early – though how the night unfolded was unclear until Lowry’s next social media post. The festivities began with fans’ chants and continued on the team bus, including champagne showers and lively spirits, with the team reveling in their triumph off the course as well.
Unique Experiences and Iconic Golf Destinations of 2025
The La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers a unique experience: nude golf is not only allowed but expressly encouraged. Nestled among pine forests and dunes, golfers play six holes — three Par 3 and three Par 4 — free from polo shirts, pants or belts. Since its 1993 opening, La Jenny has become the world’s only officially recognized nudist golf course, attracting nature-loving golfers who value freedom of movement and a relaxed atmosphere. After playing, the clubhouse invites players to unwind with drinks. Unlike places like Florida’s Cypress Cove Resort, nudity here is mandatory, not optional.
Golf professional Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry conquered the “Break 50” challenge at Lake Merced Golf Club in San Francisco in a two-person scramble. Their YouTube round, published by DeChambeau, scored 49 strokes