From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was a year of lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking golf scenes.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle, and spectacular panoramas – a mix that captivates readers time and again. Our most-read articles in the ‘Panorama and Lifestyle’ section in 2025 showcase golf’s diverse world: From Marcel Siem’s legendary course records achieved after party nights, the jubilant celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, to unique places like the world’s only naturist golf course La Jenny. Add to this stunning record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, high-profile moves like Thomas Müller’s switch to Canada, and the iconic Pebble Beach course on California’s Pacific coast where sport and luxury meet. These stories blend outstanding achievements, lifestyle moments, and the fascination of the game set in impressive settings.
Marcel Siem: Course Records with a Hangover
Marcel Siem, one of Germany’s most flamboyant DP World Tour pros, made headlines in 2025 beyond the usual sport context. In the “Life on Tour” podcast, the 44-year-old revealed three personal course records he set while reportedly hungover and sleep-deprived. Most 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 several vomiting breaks, sharing the course record with golf legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Boisterous Victory Celebration
Following a narrow 15-13 win at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players left the tension of singles matches behind and celebrated exuberantly. The post-trophy press conference already hinted at a big party night: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain ‘undefeated’ in partying, while Justin Rose recalled his own lengthy celebration after 2018’s victory. Shane Lowry planned to leave early – though the night’s full story only emerged with his next social media post. The festivities started with fans chanting “Ole-Ole” and continued aboard the team bus. Champagne showers and joyous moods marked a team reveling in their triumph beyond the golf course.
La Jenny: The World’s Only Naturist Golf Course
La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers a unique experience: nude golfing is not only permitted but explicitly encouraged. Set among pine forests and dunes, players can improve their skills on six holes – three Par-3s and three Par-4s – free from polo shirts, pants, or belts. Since opening in 1993, La Jenny has become the only officially recognized naturist golf course worldwide, attracting nature-loving golfers valuing freedom of movement and a relaxed atmosphere. After the round, the clubhouse invites players to enjoy drinks and unwind. Unlike places such as Cypress Cove Resort in Florida, nudity here is mandatory, not optional.
Record Round: DeChambeau and NBA Star Stephen Curry Shine
Golf pro Bryson DeChambeau