It's official, Rome will host the 2022 Ryder Cup. The Italian capital will have the honor of hosting the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup, the biggest team golf competition.

The Ryder Cup 2022 will be disputed in Rome - Photo credit: © PA

Photo credit: © PA

The 44th edition of the Ryder Cup will take place in Rome at the Marco Simone Country Club which has already hosted the Italian Open Every two years the best American golfers are opposed to the best European golfers.

Three other countries were in the running to host the event, Germany, Austria and Spain.

Keith Pelley, the boss of the European circuit, was delighted with this decision. "With Paris in 2018 and Rome in 2022, the historic charm of the Ryder is set to last"

The Marco Simone Country Club will be the third course in continental Europe to host this competition, a first for Italy.

“This emblematic course which has already hosted the Italian Open will be perfect. Naturally, there will be a major renovation to come on the course with the help of the Italian Federation and the help of the European Tour. You can see the roofs of the Roman capital from the fairways, which will be a magical theater for the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup. ”

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