Rome will host The Ryder Cup for the first time in 2022. The Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, is only 17km from the centre of the city and that's been chosen as the venue.
The Italian bid was successful after beating Austria, Germany, Italy and Spain in the fight to host the historic tournament.
Rome’s successful bid was dependent on reconstructing the golf course at Marco Simone to the highest standards demanded by Ryder Cup Europe.
They also commited to improving the Italian Open in terms of guaranteeing a €7 million prize fund for the championship for 11 years, beginning in 2017. In 2016, the prize fund will double from its current figure of €1.5 million to a minimum of €3 million.
Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of The European Tour said: “I would like to offer my congratulations to Italy whose bold and ambitious bid has seen them become the host nation for The 2022 Ryder Cup."
“History has shown time and again that The Ryder Cup is pure theatre with the players the stars, and there is no question that the Eternal City of Rome will provide a wonderful backdrop for one of the great occasions in world golf.”
“With Paris in 2018 and now Rome in 2022 being the respective host cities for Europe’s next two stagings of biennial contest against the United States, the magical appeal of The Ryder Cup is set to continue.”
