Who Will Rule in Rome? 44th Ryder Cup Preview

About the Venue

• Italy will be the third nation in mainland Europe to host the Ryder Cup.
• The Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, near Rome, will be the host.
• The course has undergone significant remodeling to create a match play-focused layout.

The State of the Golf Tours

• The Ryder Cup will be a highly observed event due to the current state of flux in the professional golf tours.
• Neutrals hope for a close and exciting fight that showcases the game’s best players.

The Teams

• European captain Luke Donald faces challenges in team selection, as some experienced players are unavailable.
• US Ryder Cup captain Zach Johnson had an easier time selecting his team and picked Brooks Koepka as a wildcard.

About the Course

• Marco Simone offers a drama-inducing challenge with water hazards and devilish par threes.
• The course features risk-and-reward holes and maximizes natural rolling terrain.

Team Thoughts

• Luke Donald expects an exciting mix of established and new players on his team and hopes to pick the best in-form team.
• Zach Johnson acknowledges that Europe has the home advantage but believes in his team’s strength to retain the cup.

The stage is set for an almighty showdown. Get ready for the greatest golfing show on earth!

My thoughts: The Ryder Cup is always a thrilling event, and this year’s edition promises to be no different. The teams are facing challenges in team selection, but the venue, Marco Simone, has been redesigned to provide a match play-focused challenge. I can’t wait to see the drama unfold and find out who will come out on top. Let the games begin!

Till next Tee time!
Laurie