From drunken course records to Ryder Cup celebrations and nude golf – 2025 was filled with golf lifestyle, stars, and breathtaking views.
Golf combines sport, lifestyle, and spectacular panoramas – a blend that continues to captivate readers. Our most-read articles in the ‘Panorama and Lifestyle’ category of 2025 show the diverse world of golf: from Marcel Siem’s legendary course records after party nights to the lively celebrations of the European Ryder Cup team, and even unique locations like the world’s only nude golf course, La Jenny. Highlights also include record rounds by Bryson DeChambeau and NBA star Stephen Curry, notable transitions on the green like Thomas Müller’s move to Canada, and the iconic Pebble Beach course on California’s Pacific coast, blending sport and luxury. These stories mix extraordinary achievements, lifestyle experiences, and the fascination of golf in impressive settings.
Marcel Siem: Course Records With a Hangover
Marcel Siem, one of the most colorful German pros on the DP World Tour, made headlines again in 2025, this time off the usual sporting context. On the \”Life on Tour\” podcast, the 44-year-old recounted achieving three personal course records while completely hungover and sleep-deprived. Particularly legendary was his round at the 2015 Pebble Beach Pro-Am: after a night of Long Island Iced Teas, beer, and champagne, Siem played one of the best rounds of his life, despite multiple vomiting breaks. He shared the course record with legends like Tom Watson, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods.
Ryder Cup 2025: European Team’s Cheering Victory Celebration
Following a tight 15:13 victory at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the European players left behind the tension of the singles matches and celebrated exuberantly. Even during the post-award press conference, the upcoming party night was a hot topic: Tyrrell Hatton joked that Sepp Straka would remain \”undefeated\” in partying, while Justin Rose reminisced about his own extended celebrations after the 2018 win. Shane Lowry announced he would leave early – but the night’s details only emerged with a later social media post from Lowry. The celebrations started amid fans’ chants and continued on the team bus, with champagne showers and a joyous atmosphere as the team fully enjoyed their triumph off the course.
Unique Experiences: The World’s Only Nude Golf Course
The La Jenny golf course in France’s Nouvelle-Aquitaine region offers golfers a unique experience: nude golfing here is not only permitted but explicitly encouraged. Nestled among pine forests and dunes, players can improve their game on six holes – three Par-3s and three Par-4s – free from polo shirts, pants, or belts. Since its opening in 1993, La Jenny has become the only officially recognized nudist golf course globally, attracting 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 locations such as Cypress Cove Resort in Florida, nudity here is mandatory, not optional.
Record-Breaking Round: DeChambeau and NBA Star Stephen Curry
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