From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf, 2025 was a year full of lifestyle, stars and breathtaking backdrops.
Golf connects sport, lifestyle and spectacular panoramas – a combination that fascinates readers time and again. Our most-read articles in the \”Panorama and Lifestyle\” category of 2025 highlight the diversity of the golf world: from Marcel Siem’s legendary course records after party nights, to the lively festivities of the European Ryder Cup team, and to unusual places like the world’s only nude golf course La Jenny. Also featured are spectacular record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves on the green like Thomas Müller’s transfer to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach on California’s Pacific coast, combining sport and luxury. These stories link extraordinary performances, lifestyle experiences and the fascination of the game set in impressive surroundings.
Marcel Siem’s Legendary Course Records
Marcel Siem, one of the most colorful German pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines again in 2025 – this time off the usual sporting context. In the \”Life on Tour\” podcast, the 44-year-old shared three personal course records he claims to have achieved totally hungover and without sleep. His round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am was particularly legendary: after a party night with Long Island Iced Teas, beer and champagne, Siem played one of the best rounds of his life despite taking several breaks to vomit. He shared the course record with golf legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Raucous Victory Celebration
Following the narrow 15-13 victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players left the tension of the singles matches behind and celebrated exuberantly. Even during the press conference after the awards, talk turned to the upcoming party night: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain “undefeated” in partying, and Justin Rose recalled his own extensive celebrations after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry announced he would leave early – but how the night unfolded was only revealed much later via Lowry’s social media post. The celebrations began with fans’ chants and continued on the team bus. Champagne showers and jubilant moods accompanied the squad, reveling in the triumph both on and off the course.
The World’s Only Nude Golf Course: La Jenny
La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a unique experience: nude golfing is not only allowed here, but expressly encouraged. Set among pine forests and dunes