The 2023 Ryder Cup is nearly here, and the excitement is off the charts now that both teams are locked in and ready to go.
The picturesque Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome will set the stage for the 44th edition of this iconic tournament, teeing off on Friday, September 29.
Team Europe ??
- Rory McIlroy (Qualified)
- Jon Rahm (Qualified)
- Viktor Hovland (Qualified)
- Tyrrell Hatton (Qualified)
- Matt Fitzpatrick (Qualified)
- Robert MacIntyre (Qualified)
- Shane Lowry (Wild Card)
- Tommy Fleetwood (Wild Card)
- Justin Rose (Wild Card)
- Sepp Straka (Wild Card)
- Nicolai Hojgaard (Wild Card)
- Ludvig Aberg (Wild Card)
Captain: Luke Donald
Team USA ??
- Scottie Scheffler (Qualified)
- Wyndham Clark (Qualified)
- Brian Harman (Qualified)
- Patrick Cantlay (Qualified)
- Max Homa (Qualified)
- Xander Schauffele (Qualified)
- Justin Thomas (Wild Card)
- Brooks Koepka (Wild Card)
- Jordan Spieth (Wild Card)
- Collin Morikawa (Wild Card)
- Sam Burns (Wild Card)
- Rickie Fowler (Wild Card)
Captain: Zach Johnson
And, of course, the Ryder Cup 2023 Betting Odds:
- USA – 19/20
- Europe – 12/10
- Draw – 12/1
Get ready for an unforgettable showdown on the greens! Here’s a short overview of the 18 holes at Marco Simone:
- 445 yards, par four – Challenging tee shot, guarded green.
- 506 yards, par four – Precision drive required.
- 453 yards, par four – Long hitters can cut the corner.
- 188 yards, par three – Bunkers on the right come into play.
- 302 yards, par four – Shortened for matchplay excitement.
- 381 yards, par four – Elevated green, strategic tee shot.
- 222 yards, par three – Two front bunkers, narrow green.
- 525 yards, par four – Ideal drive to the right.
- 587 yards, par five – Water and bunkers pose challenges.
- 453 yards, par four – Water hazard shifts to the right.
- 329 yards, par four – Direct route to the green.
- 546 yards, par five – Reachable in two with risk.
- 150 yards, par three – Tricky green, potential pitfalls.
- 509 yards, par four – Tough drive with narrow landing.
- 479 yards, par four – Hazards on and around the green.
- 303 yards, par four – Risk-reward opportunity.
- 206 yards, par three – Water hazard on a narrow green.
- 597 yards, par five – Grandstand finish, water hazard left.