First Italian venue to host The Ryder Cup, Marco Simone Golf & Country Club will only be the third course on continental Europe to host the game’s biggest team event.
Considered one of the most prestigious golf courses in Italy, with views over the Eternal City and the dome of St Peter’s Basilica, Marco Simone’s 18-hole championship course, which has been completely transformed to host international golfing events, including The 2023 Ryder Cup and the 2022 and 2023 Italian Opens, and its nine-hole course sit alongside a stunning 11th-century castle.
Located a mere 30 minute-drive from the centre of Rome, visitors to Marco Simone Golf & Country Club can combine a memorable golf experience, with traditional Roman culture, food and entertainment.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club’s 18-hole Championship course, re-designed to world-class calibre to host the 44th edition of The Ryder Cup, has seven different starting tees, making it accessible for all level of golfer. The club’s nine-hole Resort course also offers a fair and fulfilling challenge.
The transformation of the Marco Simone Ryder Cup course was coordinated by European Golf Design in collaboration with Tom Fazio II, son of architect Jim Fazio who designed the original Marco Simone Golf Club course. The course winds through the rolling Roman countryside, with the 11th century Castello di Marco Simone a constant backdrop across the 350 acres of pristinely-kept land.
The venue boasts one of largest clubhouses in Europe, which serves locally sourced produce and extensive practice facilities. If you are a lover of Italian cuisine and culture, Marco Simone is a must on a visit to Rome.
Host Venue of The 2023 Ryder Cup
Situated under a 30-minute drive from the city centre of Rome, near the historic town of Tivoli, Marco Simone Golf & Country Club combines its beautiful natural surroundings with art, culture and the historical gems that the Eternal City has to offer.
Visitors can immerse themselves in Italian culture, cuisine and Roman history as they walk among impressive monuments and archaeological sites, including the Vatican, Coliseum and Trevi Fountain. As one of the most popular tourist spots in Europe, Rome offers a range of accommodation, activities and adventures – a bucket list location for any traveller.
