Check out these hole-by-hole photos of Marco Simone headed into the 2023 Ryder Cup.
All the golf world’s eyes will be on Marco Simone Golf & Country Club this week for the 2023 Ryder Cup. Before you get your first look at the course on television or online coverage, check out the following photos of each hole to see what the U.S. and European teams face.
Marco Simone opened in 1989 with a layout by David Mezzacane and Jim Fazio, but that course doesn’t exist anymore. The whole layout was renovated and rerouted in 2018-2020 by a team from European Golf Design led by Dave Sampson, with American architect Tom Fazio II serving as a consultant.
The current hilly layout – 155 feet of elevation change in all – was designed with the Ryder Cup in mind, with several drivable par 4s. It will play to a par of 71 with a yardage of 7,181 yards for the biennial team competition.
Marco Simone, a par 72 that will play 7,268 yards for the Ryder Cup. is a public-access layout with tee times available.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome – site of the 2023 Ryder Cup between teams from the U.S. and Europe – originally was designed by David Mezzacane and Jim Fazio and opened in 1989.
The layout was completely renovated in 2018-2020 by a team of European Golf Design led by Dave Sampson in conjunction with Tom Fazio II, a leading American architect and the son of Jim Fazio – Tom Fazio worked for his dad on the original layout. The renovation included a complete rerouting of the hilly layout with the Ryder Cup in mind. With 155 feet of elevation change across the course, the holes were laid out to favor match play, with several drivable par 4s.
Marco Simone – a public-access layout with tee times available on the course’s website – will play to a par of 71 with the scorecard showing 7,181 yards. It’s likely the host European team will adjust yardages in attempt to benefit itself. The rough has been reported to be deep and thick heading into the Ryder Cup, putting an emphasis on accurate tee shots to relatively tight fairways.
Thanks to a yardage book provided by StrackaLine – the maker of detailed yardage books for thousands of courses around the world – we can see exactly the challenges the players face at the Ryder Cup. Check out the maps of each hole below.
The best photos from Davis Bertans’ and Latvia’s win against Italy:
After being eliminated from the 2023 FIBA World Cup in its quarterfinal loss to Germany, Latvia looks to finish strongly in its summer campaign in the 5-8 classification games.
Davis Bertans and Latvia will get a chance to finish as high as fifth in the final standings by virtue of its 87-82 win against Italy, which was eliminated in the quarterfinals with its loss to the United States.
Bertans was limited to 19 minutes, in which he had nine points on 3-of-7 shooting, five rebounds and two assists. He shot 2-of-6 from 3.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from Latvia’s five-point win.
Davis Bertans was limited to under 20 minutes on the second game of a back-to-back for Latvia.
Following its elimination from the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Latvia looks to finish its campaign on a strong note.
In its first 5-8 classification game, Latvia defeated Italy, 87-82. This comes a day after both teams lost in their quarterfinal matchups.
After a 26-18 deficit following the first quarter, Latvia outscored Italy 69-56 in the remainder of the game.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans was limited to 19 minutes following his heroic effort in Latvia’s loss to Germany. He finished with nine points on 3-of-7 shooting, five rebounds and two assists. He also shot 2-of-6 from 3.
With the win, Latvia moves on to the 5-6 classification game to face the winner of the Lithuanian-Slovenia matchup on Saturday, Sept. 9.
Latvia will play for pride as it plays the FIBA World Cup’s 5-8 classification games.
A day after being eliminated from the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals, both Latvia and Italy will turn around and play in the 5-8 classification bracket.
While the semifinals play out, the losers of the quarterfinals will match up to determine the No. 5 to No. 8 final standings of the international tournament.
Davis Bertans and Latvia will get a chance to improve their spot in the standings after they suffered a heartbreaking loss to Germany in the quarterfinals.
Meanwhile, Italy suffered a blowout loss to the United States that resulted in its exit from the knockout tournament.
Let’s look at broadcast information and start times for Thursday’s 2023 FIBA World Cup 5-8 classification bracket game between Latvia and Italy.
Since 2014, Ralph Lauren has been the official uniform provider for the United States Ryder Cup team as well as the U.S. team’s caddies, spouses and partners.
They will continue with this tradition for the highly anticipated 2023 Ryder Cup, set to take place at the picturesque Marco Simone Golf & Country Club in Rome, Italy.
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Drawing inspiration from the rich heritage of both golf and the Ryder Cup itself, Ralph Lauren’s crafted uniforms are poised to evoke a sense of unity and camaraderie among the competitors while paying homage to the red, white and blue.
Ralph Lauren created a bespoke tailoring experience for an array of professional golfers, caddies and PGA executives at this year’s PGA Championship in Rochester, N.Y. to ensure all U.S. team members are fitted with custom-tailored uniforms and apparel upon arrival in Rome.
Ryder Cup 2023 – Team USA. (Ralph Lauren)
The brand will provide the U.S. team with uniforms, outerwear and tailored clothing to be worn during the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Dinner as well as upon arrival and during play.
Each garment is constructed with high-quality tech fabrics with moisture-wicking properties, stretch and enhanced airflow. Polo shirts are designed for any swing, while pants are lightweight and flexible.
There are two products exclusive to the Ryder Cup Official Uniforms including a lightweight tech half-zip featuring a new star ombre embossed pattern and five-pocket tailored trousers embossed with an assortment of motifs synonymous with the competition.
U.S. team captain Zach Johnson and vice captain Davis Love III are both Ralph Lauren ambassadors and these uniforms will hit close to home as they are used to supporting the iconic brand.
The 2023 Ryder Cup is set to be a showcase of high-level competition against the United States and Europe but also a celebration of style and sportsmanship, elevated by Ralph Lauren’s timeless touch.
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South Africa and Jamaica have reached the knockout stage of the Women’s World Cup for the first time
Day 14 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup marked the second-to-last day of the group stage, as the final pieces of the puzzle have begun to fall into place.
France got a late winner against Brazil in one of the marquee matchups of the group stage
On Day 10 of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, things got interesting. From late winners to dominant blowouts, the three-game slate had it all. The day featured Sweden taking on Italy, France facing off against Brazil, and Panama playing Jamaica.
Planning a golf trip to Europe in 2024? You might need to fill out some new digital paperwork first, even if you’re a U.S. citizen used to traveling about the European Union visa-free.
The official travel site of the EU announced this week that starting in 2024, visitors from more than 60 countries that are visa-exempt will need to apply for entry to 30 countries through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS). The applicable visas will not be physical paperwork, instead being digitally linked to a visitor’s passport.
Notably, the announced program for 2024 does not apply to the Republic of Ireland, probably the most-visited of EU countries for U.S. players on golf trips. (For anyone who was busy beating balls on the range for several years and missed it, popular golf destinations England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are no longer part of the EU and are not part of this new application process.)
U.S. nationals currently don’t need to fill out such an application, but that changes for any trips starting Jan. 1. The EU said ETIAS approval normally will take just a few minutes but can stretch out several days or longer, so it’s best to apply as early as possible to avoid any headaches or missed tee times.
Applications will be provided through an official website and app, and travelers will need to provide their passport information or another document to which visas can be affixed. The application process has not yet opened.
The processing fee is 7 euros, currently less than $8. Children under 18 years old and seniors over 70 can apply for free. Approval allows 90 days in the selected country over a 180-day period, and approval is good for three years or the expiration of the passport to which it is registered, whichever comes first. Parents and legal guardians can apply on behalf of children.
The program is similar to one the U.S. requires of many international visitors through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.
ETIAS approval also will be required for citizens of Canada, Great Britain, Australia and dozens of other countries. For a complete list of countries whose citizens will need approval, click here for the official announcement, which includes several exemptions.
The counties that will require an ETIAS are listed below, as provided by the official travel site of the European Union:
On Day 5 of the FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup, Germany and Brazil earned blowout wins.
Another day, another exciting slate of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup action to break down. There were three games on Day 5 of the event. Italy played Argentina, Germany took on Morocco, and Brazil faced off against Panama. And in the latter two games, there was no shortage of goals.
