2023 Ryder Cup Overview

Everyone loves match play, and the 44th Ryder Cup is no exception when it returns to European soil in 2023 at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy. Every two years, players from Europe and the United States go head-to-head in a tense battle, showcasing camaraderie and incredible shotmaking.  Here’s your chance to join us for 2023 Ryder Cup and the most exciting event in professional golf.  There’s no prize money at stake. Golfers from the USA and Europe compete for a far more patriotic reward, winning for their home country (or continent) at the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup Packages Available

Make plans to join us in Rome, Italy and enjoy four nights and three days experiencing one of the most fascinating cities in Europe and one of the most fun and exciting tournaments in Golf.  You build your own package, choosing how many days you’ll attend the tournament, whether or not you want to play golf, and how you wish to experience Rome.  It’s your trip, so you get to experience it your way!

We offer packages, but we are not an official hospitality provider of the Ryder Cup. We are an independent tour operator.

2023 Ryder Cup
September 29 – October 1, 2023
Rome, Italy

(Package Dates: September 28 – October 2, 2023)

Package Highlights Include:

 Conveniently Located Accommodations
Guests will enjoy comfort and convenience during their stay in Rome at the NH Roma Centro hotel.   You’ll be steps from restaurants, retail, and transportation giving you access to discover and explore Rome as you wish.

Ryder Cup
Most golf tournaments encourage a quiet crowd; the Ryder Cup is an electric display of match play and camaraderie.  Put on your Red, White, and Blue and get ready to experience one of the best events in Golf.

Spend a Day at Vatican City
Explore the Vatican Museums, the masterpieces and Michelangelo’s most famous creation in the Sistine Chapel, and the symbol of Christianity, the Basilica of St. Peter. End the day with a delicious Roman lunch.

Discover the Ancient Sites of Rome
Rome is one of the most historic cities and the capital city of Italy.   You’ll have the opportunity to experience the fascinating culture, and some of the most famous sites of this host city.

Taste The Flavors of Italy 
Spend the day discovering the different flavors of the region and beyond.  You’ll enjoy a unbelievable wine tasting experience and spend time turning yourself into an Italian chef during a tasty cooking class.  Have fun tasting your way through the Eternal City.

BLE Ryder Cup Happy Hours
Each Ryder Cup, our guests are invited to an exclusive Ryder Cup Nightly Happy Hour hosted by Bucket List Events.  We enjoy spending time in a fun and festive atmosphere as we share stories about the day.

+ PLUS More:

Airport Meet and Greet
Round Trip Airport Transfers
Daily Breakfast
Book With Confidence Policy Included
On-Site Assistance
All Taxes and Fees

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Ryder Cup Things To Know

RYDER CUP LOCATION: The host club for the Ryder Cup alternates biannually between Europe and the United States, such that there is a Ryder Cup held every two years, but it is four years between being held on home soil.  The 2021 Ryder Cup was postponed from 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.  Going forward, the Ryder Cup has moved to odd numbered years to keep the biannual spacing in place. 

2023 RYDER CUP LOCATION:  is Marco Simone Golf & Country Club and is located on the outskirts of Rome, 17 km from the center of the Eternal City, surrounded by the green of the Roman countryside.  The club has two golf courses: the brand-new Ryder Cup Course, designed to be a real golf stadium that will host the most important Italian golf events in the coming years, and the Resort Course, a shorter and less complex 9-hole course.

FUTURE RYDER CUP LOCATIONS:

September 2025   Bethpage Black, Farmingdale, NY
September 2027   The Golf Course at Adare Manor, County Limerick, Ireland
September 2029   Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska MN
September 2033   The Olympic Lake Course, San Francisco, CA

TEAMS: Teams consist of 12 players.  All U.S. players earn points at every PGA tour event, World Golf Championships event and major in the year prior to the Ryder Cup.

The top eight players in the Ryder Cup points standings qualify automatically. The four remaining slots on the U.S. team are captain’s picks.

The European Team is comprised of the first four players from the European Points List, followed by the leading four players from the World Points List and completed by four wild cards chosen by the team captain.

FORMAT OF PLAY:  The Ryder Cup is comprised of 3 days of competitive golf, typically played on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  On Friday and Saturday, teams of 2 compete in Four-Ball.  In the afternoon, teams of two compete in Foursomes.  Then, on Sunday, all 12 players compete head to head in match play versus the other team.  Following are the rules governing each style of play.

MORNING FOUR-BALL: Each member of a two-man team plays his own ball, so four balls will be in play on every hole. Each team records the lowest of its two scores for each hole, and the team whose player has the lowest score wins the hole and the corresponding point. If the low scores are tied on a particular hole then the hole will be halved.

FOURSOMES: Each two-man team plays just one ball per hole with the players alternating shots until each hole is completed. Players take turns hitting the tee shots, with one teeing off on odd-numbered holes, and the other leading on even-numbered holes. The team with the lowest score on each hole wins that hole. If their scores are tied, the hole is then halved.

SINGLES: each singles match features just one player from each team. The player recording the lower score on each hole wins that hole. If their scores are tied, the hole is then halved.

Unlike in stroke play, the players do not have to complete each hole in match play. If a player concedes a stroke – almost always a putt – the opponent picks up his ball, takes the score he would have made on the next stroke and moves on to the next hole.

POINTS SYSTEM: Each match is worth one point, and matches that end in a tie are worth 1/2 point to each team. The first team to attain 14 ½ points (of the 28 points available) will win the Ryder Cup. If the matches ultimately end in a 14-14 tie, the team that most recently won the Ryder Cup gets to retain it.

WHAT MAKES THE RYDER CUP DIFFERENT: While other tournaments like The Masters encourage a quiet, respectful crowd, the Ryder Cup feels more like a wild European soccer match.  Chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” greet players as they approach the Ryder Cup tee boxes. Some players even get booed, making the atmosphere wild and electric.

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Questions?

For further questions, our dedicated event experts have first-hand experience on the ground for Ryder Cup Packages. There’s no question they cannot answer, so feel free to reach out.

Brian Peters
Ryder Cup Sales Manager
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Rich Beard
Ryder Cup Event Manager
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