From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was a year full of golf lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking views.
Golf connects sport, lifestyle, and spectacular panoramas – a mix that keeps captivating readers. Our most-read articles in the \”Panorama and Lifestyle\” section in 2025 showcase the versatile world of golf: from Marcel Siem’s legendary hungover course records, the lively celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, to unique places like the world’s only nudist golf course La Jenny. Highlights include record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable moves on the green such as Thomas Müller’s switch to Canada, and the iconic Pebble Beach course on California’s Pacific coast that combines sport and luxury. These stories unite extraordinary performances, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of golf in impressive settings.
Marcel Siem’s Hungover Course Records
Marcel Siem, one of the most flamboyant German pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines in 2025 beyond the usual sporting context. In the \”Life on Tour\” podcast, the 44-year-old shared tales of three personal course records achieved while completely hungover and sleepless. Notably, his round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am was legendary: after a party night with cocktails, beer, and champagne, Siem played one of his best rounds despite 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 Jubilant Victory Party
Following the narrow 15:13 victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players left the singles tension behind and celebrated exuberantly. During the post-trophy press conference, talk of the upcoming party began: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain undefeated in partying, and Justin Rose reminisced about his extensive celebration after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry planned an early exit, but details of the night only emerged on social media later. Cheers from fans continued in the team bus with champagne showers and lively moods as the team celebrated their triumph both on and off the golf course.
La Jenny: The World’s Only Naturist Golf Course
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. Players improve their skills on six holes—three Par-3s and three Par-4s—without polo shirts, pants, or belts amid pine forests and dunes. Since opening in 1993, La Jenny has established itself as the only officially recognized nudist golf course worldwide, drawing nature-loving golfers who value freedom of movement and a relaxed atmosphere. After the round, the clubhouse invites players to drinks and relaxation. Unlike other places like Cypress Cove Resort in Florida, nudity here is mandatory, not optional.
Record-Breaking Round: DeChambeau and NBA Star Stephen Curry
Golf pro Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry conquered the “Break 50” challenge in a twosome scramble at Lake Merced Golf Club in