From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and naked golf – 2025 was a golf year full of lifestyle, stars and breathtaking scenery.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle and spectacular panoramas – a mix that always captivates readers. Our most-read articles in the ‘Panorama and Lifestyle’ section of 2025 highlight the diverse world of golf: from Marcel Siem’s legendary course records achieved after partying, through the exuberant celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, to unusual places like the world’s only clothing-optional golf course La Jenny. Spectacular record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, high-profile moves on the green such as Thomas Müller’s transfer to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach on California’s Pacific Coast that merges sport and luxury complete the picture. These stories combine remarkable achievements, lifestyle experiences and the fascination of the game set against impressive backdrops.
Marcel Siem’s Course Records Amid Hangovers
Marcel Siem, one of Germany’s flashiest 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 recounted three personal course records he claimed to have shot while completely hungover and sleep-deprived. Especially 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 multiple pauses to vomit. He shared the course record with golf legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
Exuberant Ryder Cup 2025 Victory Celebration
Following the narrow 15-13 victory in the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players left the tension of the singles behind and celebrated exuberantly. Already during the post-victory press conference, the upcoming party night was a topic: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain ‘undefeated’ when it came to partying, while Justin Rose reminisced about his extended celebration after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry announced an early exit – but the details of the night remained unclear until Lowry’s next social media post.
The celebrations started with fans shouting ‘Ole-Ole’ and continued on the team bus. Champagne showers and high spirits accompanied the team, which extensively celebrated the triumph off the golf course as well.
The World’s Only Clothing-Optional Golf Course
The La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a unique experience: