From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and naked golf – 2025 was a year full of golf lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking vistas.
Golf connects sport, lifestyle, and spectacular panoramas – a blend that continually captivates readers. Our most-read articles in the “Panorama and Lifestyle” category of 2025 showcase golf’s versatility: from Marcel Siem’s legendary course records achieved after nights of partying, through the exuberant celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, to unique venues like the world’s only nudist golf course, La Jenny. Plus remarkable rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable transitions on the green such as Thomas Müller’s move to Canada, and the iconic Pebble Beach course on California’s Pacific coast that merges sport and luxury. These stories weave extraordinary achievements, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of golf in impressive settings.
Marcel Siem and Legendary Course Records
Marcel Siem, one of the most dazzling German pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines in 2025 off the usual sporting context. In the “Life on Tour” podcast, the 44-year-old shared three personal course records he achieved while reportedly hungover and sleep-deprived. Especially legendary was his Pebble Beach Pro-Am 2015 round: after a night of Long Island iced teas, beer, and champagne, Siem played one of the best rounds of his life, despite multiple breaks to vomit. He shared the course record with golf legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Exuberant Ryder Cup 2025 Celebration
Following a narrow 15:13 victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players shed the tension of their singles matches and celebrated exuberantly. The post-award press conference hinted at the upcoming party night: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain “undefeated” in partying, and Justin Rose recalled his extensive celebrations after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry announced plans to leave early, though how the night unfolded remained unclear until his next social media post. Festivities began with fan chants continuing on the team bus, accompanied by champagne showers and joyful spirits as the team celebrated their triumph on and off the course.
The World’s Only Nudist Golf Course: La Jenny
The La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a unique experience: nude golf is not only allowed but expressly encouraged. Nestled among pine forests and dunes, players can improve their technique on six holes—three par-3s and three par-4s—free from 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 their rounds, players can unwind with drinks at the clubhouse. Unlike places like Cypress Cove Resort in Florida, nudity at La Jenny is mandatory, not optional.