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2025 Golf Year in Review: Records, Stars and Stunning Scenery

From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and naked golf – 2025 was a year full of golf lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking settings.

Golf combines sport, lifestyle, and spectacular panoramas – a blend that continuously captivates readers. Our top-read articles in the \”Panorama and Lifestyle\” category in 2025 showcase the diverse world of golf: from Marcel Siem’s legendary course records following party-filled nights to the jubilant celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, and even unusual locations like the world’s only nude golf course, La Jenny. The year also featured spectacular record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves on the green such as Thomas Müller’s move to Canada, and the dream course Pebble Beach at the Californian Pacific coast, blending sport and luxury. These stories unite remarkable achievements, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of the game in stunning settings.

Marcel Siem: Course Records with a Hangover

Marcel Siem, one of Germany’s most charismatic pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines again in 2025, this time beyond the usual sporting context. In the \”Life on Tour\” podcast, the 44-year-old shared that he set three personal course records while reportedly completely hungover and sleep-deprived. His round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am was especially legendary: after a night partying with 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.

Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Jubilant Victory Celebration

Following their 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 post-award press conference, the upcoming party night was a topic: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain \”undefeated\” in partying, while Justin Rose recalled his extended celebration after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry announced he would leave early, but how the night unfolded remained unclear until Lowry’s next social media post. The festivities began with chants of ‘Ole-Ole’ from fans and continued on the team bus, accompanied by champagne showers and a lively atmosphere as the team toasted their triumph off the golf course.

La Jenny: The World’s Only Nude Golf Course

The La Jenny golf course in the French Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a unique experience: naked golf is not only permitted here but explicitly encouraged