Marco Simone Golf & Country Club hosted the 44th edition of the Ryder Cup from September 25th to October 1st, 2023. It was a record-breaking edition, a success for Rome, with over 270,000 visitors recorded at the Marco Simone.
A total of 271,191 people from 100 different countries attended the 44th Ryder Cup in person at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, with millions more following the action from afar on television and digital platforms.

The 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy set new records across the board, with Europe’s 16½-11½ victory against at United States attracting unprecedented levels of engagement across social media and global broadcasts.
The 44th edition of the competition, the third in the world in terms of media importance, which for the first time took place in Italy, at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, was a kaleidoscope of strong emotions in an exceptional setting.
The audience was a great protagonist, an overflowing crowd that turned the great event into a celebration, with a mix of healthy passion for the sport aspect, accompanied by incredible choreographies, chants, and exaltation for their favorites, in turn ignited by stadium-like cheers. Days that will be impossible to forget, already passed into the history of one of the best editions ever of the Ryder Cup.

It was an incredible week, beginning with the teams’ practice rounds.
On September 26th, the Junior Ryder Cup took place, won by the young Team Europe with a score of 20 ½ to 9 ½ against the Junior Team USA.
On Wednesday, September 27th, the greens of Marco Simone witnessed the All-Star Match, where sporting legends and more competed on the course. We had the honor of hosting at Marco Simone, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Sainz, Gareth Bale, Leonardo Fioravanti, and many others.
A day filled with a thousand emotions.
Thursday saw the final team practice round on the course and the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony, featuring a flyover by the Frecce Tricolori and the wonderful Melissa Satta, who introduced the Team Europe and Team USA to the fans.
Friday dawned with an electrifying atmosphere at Hole 1, with spectators on the course from the early hours, ready for the great challenge.
It was a unique sight to see the stands packed and the players excited for the first matches.

Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe: “The United States fought hard, but I am proud of my 12 guys who formed a strong bond from day one and gave it their all. They needed to play well, and they did. I’m happy they trusted me. Not many gave us a chance after Whistling Straits. We weren’t the favorites, but in the last six months, we started to show some form. I thank everyone, support staff, physiotherapists, coaches, wives: it was a team effort. My vice captains have participated in 30 Ryder Cups between them and played in 24. We know what it means to win. We know how to win.”

Zach Johnson, Captain of Team USA: “It’s a moment where you have to accept that the European team played really great golf, and the clearest reflection I can offer is that Luke’s team played fantastically. I would love to start the week over again, but unfortunately, that’s not possible. The home fans were important for the European triumph. There was energy, like fuel for the engine, if you will.”

The Ryder Cup is the most important international golf event. Held in the USA for the first time in 1927, it was named after the British businessman Samuel Ryder, who donated the trophy.
The Ryder Cup sees the United States and Europe face off in the only sporting event in which the Old Continent competes as a team. It is played every two years, alternating between Europe and America.
The Ryder Cup takes place over six days, including three practice days and three game days, during which the top 12 European golfers and the top 12 Americans compete for the prestigious trophy. The widespread diffusion of golf around the world and the presence of the strongest European golfers ensures that the Ryder Cup is a unique event.