A look back at 2025’s emotional turning points, personal stories, and unforgettable scenes on and off the course.
The year 2025 was packed with stories. Legendary careers came to an end while new paths were forged. Between farewells and fresh starts, crises and clarity, emotion and spectacle, golf had it all this year. Sometimes, a single putt is enough to define an entire season. Here’s the year in review.
One Last Augusta – Bernhard Langer’s Quiet Farewell
There are few images in golf that speak louder than words. But when Bernhard Langer stood on the 18th green at Augusta in April, fans rising to their feet as the two-time Masters champion took his final putt, it was one of those moments. After 41 starts, it was time to say goodbye. The final putt didn’t make the cut, but that hardly mattered. What resonated was the decades Langer spent on that course—earning respect not just in Germany, but across the globe. Langer himself remained composed—grateful, clear-headed, and hopeful to return as a non-playing champion. A quiet exit for a giant who never sought the spotlight but was impossible to ignore.
Between Glory and Smoke
While Augusta was filled with memories, another historic course in California faced a different kind of challenge. Wildfires, fueled by strong winds, forced tens of thousands to evacuate and crept dangerously close to the Riviera Country Club. With nearly a century of history, the venue—host to Olympic events, Major wins, and Hollywood stars—found itself in the evacuation zone. As thousands fled their homes, emergency crews battled to protect one of golf’s most iconic courses from disaster.
More Moments That Moved Us
Not just places, but people shaped this year in unique ways. On the Ladies European Tour, Laura Fünfstück brought warmth to the season by marrying fellow tour pro Rosie Davies—only to return to competition days later. “Nice to think about my swing instead of table linens,” she joked, showing how closely personal life and pro golf intertwine.
Tiger Woods also made headlines—this time off the course. Reports linked him romantically to Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Both based in Florida and with children active in junior golf, their connection sparked public interest during a year when Woods also faced injury and the loss of his mother.
Meanwhile, LIV Golf Adelaide delivered one of the loudest moments of the year. Patrick Reed’s