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The 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy, is set to begin Friday morning with four foursomes matches, the first going off at 1:35 a.m. ET.
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Here’s how the Golfweek staff sees it unfolding at Marco Simone.
The 2023 Ryder Cup is set to get underway Friday morning at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome — the first match will go off at 1:35 a.m. ET — and both teams are in full preparation mode.
The Zach Johnson-led Americans are looking to win on foreign soil for the first time in 30 years while the Luke Donald-led Europeans are hoping to put up a bigger fight than they did at Whistling Straits two years ago when the blue and yellow got thumped, 19-9.
For one of the biggest events in golf, the staff at Golfweek has decided to make predictions on who will be hoisting the Cup come Sunday afternoon.
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Brush up on your Ryder Cup history ahead of the 2023 matches in Italy.
The inaugural Ryder Cup was held at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts in 1927, and featured eight players from the United States and Great Britain competing for 12 points.
The biennial bash between the United States and all of Europe as we know it now dates back to 1979, with teams of 12 competing for 28 points. In those 21 matches, Team Europe has the slight advantage at 11-9-1, but the U.S. currently holds the Cup after its historic 19-9 win in 2021 at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin.
From winners and captains to best performers, brush up on the history of the Ryder Cup featuring the United States vs. Europe.
No golfer has done what Ludvig Aberg will at Marco Simone.
Ludvig Aberg admits he didn’t begin to think about playing on the Ryder Cup team until late summer.
In May, he was playing college golf and sweeping the postseason awards, winning the Haskins, Hogan and Nicklaus honors. He earned his card via PGA Tour University and instantly made a name for himself on Tour, especially with his prowess off the tee. Earlier this month, he won the European Masters, the feather in his cap to punch his ticket to Italy.
The 23-year-old Swedish sensation was in college less than five months ago. Come Friday, when he tees off in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone in Rome, Italy, he will become the first golfer in history to play in a Ryder Cup before making a start in a major championship.
“For me, all I tried to do was play good golf,” Aberg said. “If someone would have told me a couple months ago that I would be here playing a Ryder Cup, probably wouldn’t believe them. It’s really cool and it’s a dream come true for me to be here, and looking forward to the next couple days.”
When European captain Luke Donald announced Aberg as one of his six captain’s picks, he mentioned Aberg “has the potential to be one of golf’s superstars.”
Team Europe golfer Ludvig Aberg hits his bunker shot on the 11th hole during a practice day for the Ryder Cup golf competition at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
He became the first player in Tour history to earn a card via PGA Tour University. He went on to have four top-25 finishes in seven starts, including a T-4 at the John Deere Classic.
Donald played with Aberg at the Rocket Mortgage Classic in Detroit and was blown away by his game. The captain challenged the youngster to head across the pond to play more. It earned him a berth on the team.
“It’s really cool the way that these last couple of months has panned out for me,” Aberg said. “It’s been quite intense and you know, I’m trying to embrace it. I try to enjoy it. But it’s really cool to be here, yeah.”
Aberg is one of four making their Ryder Cup debuts for Europe, along with Nicolai Hojgaard, Robert MacIntyre and Sepp Straka.
What’s he expecting on the first tee?
“I wish I never got nervous,” Aberg said. “I think obviously anyone that plays golf, you know, feels the nerves sometimes. So do I, obviously. And I’m going to feel those same things on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of this week.
“It’s very much an excitement. It’s very much an anticipation of what’s to come and I try to view it as something good. It doesn’t necessarily need to, you know, affect my behavior in a poor way. It’s more of something that, you know, it shows that I care. So I’m looking forward to having those feelings again.”
Tyrrell Hatton has always been known for, let’s say his fiery behavior on the golf course. He’s not one to hold back language or gestures when he’s out playing on Tour, sometimes to his detriment, but this week at the Ryder Cup is an opportunity where that emotion can be an ally.
While meeting with the media ahead of the 44th playing of the biennial bash between the United States and Europe, Hatton was asked who would win a swear-off, him or Jon Rahm.
“I think I would probably win in a swear-off. I’ve got everyone covered when it comes to that,” he said.
When asked about his extensive repertoire and carefree attitude toward expletives, Hatton said, “Yeah. Just any time of day, anywhere. No holding back. Doesn’t matter what we’re doing. I’m swearing.”
And after a brief moment, “F*** off.”
The media center erupted in laughter as the European team member left the microphone.
Three players went unbeaten over the three days but only one earned 4 points over the five sessions.
CASARES, Spain — The 2023 Solheim Cup couldn’t have been closer.
The 18th edition of the biennial bash between the United States and Europe was all square at 8-8 entering Sunday singles, and after the final 12 matches – five won by the both teams and two ties – the competition ended in a 14-14 tie, and the Europeans retained the Cup.
In the event’s 23-year history, the Americans have taken home the trophy on 10 occasions, with the Europeans earning the other eight. Team Europe hasn’t lost since 2017 in Iowa.
Spain’s Carlota Ciganda was the only player to score four points this week (4-0-0) and was one of four players who went unbeaten, joining Gemma Dryburgh (0-0-2), Megan Khang (3-0-1) and Cheyenne Knight (2-0-1). Two players went winless for each team, but only one failed to earn a point.
Here’s a breakdown of how each player fared this week by event at the 2023 Solheim Cup.
The Solheim Cup will remain in European possession for another year.
CASARES, Spain — For the fifth time since 2002 the Solheim Cup was all square entering the final day of play, setting the stage for a grand finale on Spain’s southern coast.
After the Americans swept the first session, it’s been all Team Europe ever since as captain Suzann Pettersen’s side took eight of the next 12 points across the last three sessions to climb back into contention.
Just 12 singles matches remained in the 18th edition of the biennial bash between the Americans and Europeans, held this year at the luxurious Finca Cortesin. When past Solheim Cups had been tied entering Sunday, both the U.S. and Europe had each claimed the Cup twice.
The U.S. and Europe each won five matches and two were tied as the event ended in a 14-14 tie, meaning the Cup would be retained by Europe for another year. Here’s a breakdown of each of the 12 Sunday singles matches at the 2023 Solheim Cup.
The U.S. and Europe are all tied at 8-8 with just 12 singles matches to go.
CASARES, Spain — After two days of play just 12 matches separate the champions from the heartbroken.
The final day of play at the 2023 Solheim Cup on Spain’s southern coast features the Americans and Europeans all tied at 8-8 for the fifth time since 2002 when the current format was implemented. Team Europe squared the biennial bash against the U.S. thanks to a second consecutive 3-1 session win in afternoon fourballs on Saturday.
Both U.S. captain Stacy Lewis and European captain Suzann Pettersen have made their selections for Sunday singles, which have produced some must-watch matches you won’t want to miss.
Miss the Solheim Cup action on Saturday? We’ve got you covered.
CASARES, Spain — Is it Sunday yet?
Some incredible golf was played in both foursomes and fourball sessions on Saturday at the 2023 Solheim Cup at the luxurious Finca Cortesin on Spain’s southern coast, setting up for what should be a thrilling finale. After an enticing two days of play the 18th matches between the Americans and Europeans are all tied at 8-8.
Both teams came away with two points after a halved session in the morning foursomes, but in the afternoon the Europeans showed their fourball dominance once again with a second consecutive 3-1 session win at the expense of the Americans.
From future stars shining bright to a strategy battle between opposing captains, here are five things we learned from the second day of play at the 2023 Solheim Cup in Spain.
The Europeans carried the momentum into Saturday morning as they halved the session with the Americans.
CASARES, Spain — After a lively morning foursomes session at the 2023 Solheim Cup the pairings are set as both captains have made their picks for afternoon fourballs.
U.S. captain Stacy Lewis stayed true to her word that no player would play all five matches as she has once again rotated her lineup to include all 12 players on Day 2 at Finca Cortesin on Spain’s southern coast.
Meanwhile European captain Suzann Pettersen has once again sat a player for both sessions in the same day as Gemma Drybrugh will be well rested for Sunday singles after the Scot wasn’t selected once again. Meanwhile, Caroline Hedwall will make her first appearance this week for Team Europe alongside the Blue-and-Yellow’s playing assistant captain, Anna Nordqvist.
Europe just barely leads the U.S. in all-time fourball play, 54-51-22.
Check out the four matches and pairings, as well as the eight players who will ride the pine pony for the fourth session of matches at the 2023 Solheim Cup. (Note: Spain is six hours ahead of Eastern Time in the U.S.)
