From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was a year full of lifestyle, stars and breathtaking scenery in golf.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle and spectacular panoramas – an irresistible mix for readers. Our most read articles in the ‘Panorama and Lifestyle’ category of 2025 show golf’s diverse world: from Marcel Siem’s legendary hungover course records to the jubilant celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, to unusual places like the world’s only nudist golf course La Jenny. Add to that record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, high-profile moves on the green like Thomas Müller’s transfer to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach on the Californian Pacific coast, blending sport and luxury. These stories unite extraordinary achievements, lifestyle moments and the fascination of golf set against striking backdrops.
Marcel Siem’s Hungover Course Records
Marcel Siem, one of Germany’s most flamboyant DP World Tour pros, made headlines in 2025 beyond sport. On the ‘Life on Tour’ podcast, the 44-year-old revealed three personal course records achieved while completely hungover and sleepless. His legendary round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am, following a night of Long Island Iced Teas, beer, and champagne, stood out: despite multiple vomiting breaks, he shot one of his best rounds, sharing the course record with legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Joyous Victory Celebrations
After the narrow 15–13 Ryder Cup 2025 win, the European players left individual match tensions behind and celebrated exuberantly. The post-trophy press conference hinted at the party: Tyrrell Hatton joked about Sepp Straka’s unbeaten partying status; Justin Rose recalled his extensive 2018 celebrations. Shane Lowry vowed an early exit, though details surfaced only later via social media. Fans’ Ole-Ole chants kicked off the festivities, continuing on the team bus with champagne showers and high spirits as the team savored triumph off the course.
La Jenny: The World’s Only Official Nudist Golf Course
Located in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine, La Jenny offers golfers a unique experience: naked golf is not only allowed but explicitly encouraged. Between pine forests and dunes, players enjoy six holes – three Par 3s and three Par 4s – free from polo shirts, pants, or belts. Since opening in 1993, La Jenny has established itself as the only officially recognized nudist golf course worldwide, attracting nature-loving golfers valuing freedom of movement and a relaxed atmosphere. Post-round, the clubhouse invites guests to drinks and relaxation. Unlike places like Cypress Cove Resort in Florida, nudity here is mandatory, not optional.
Record Round: DeChambeau and Stephen Curry Match ‘Break 50’ Challenge
Golf pro Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry mastered the ‘Break 50’ challenge in a twosome scramble at Lake Merced Golf Club, San Francisco. Their 49-shot round—23 under par—set a series record