Rory McIlroy reiterates stance despite differing opinions, says LIV Golf players shouldn't be allowed at Ryder Cup
GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy — For Rory McIlroy, it's a flat-out «no.»
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Italian Open: Tee Times, Prize Money, TV Coverage as Rory McIlroy heads field at Ryder Cup venue Marco Simone
Rory McIlroy is the star attraction as the DP World Tour heads to Rome for the Italian Open. It will be McIlroy's first appearance at the event, and as well as being in the field to win, he is in Rome to get valuable course experience ahead of next year’s Ryder Cup, which is being held at the same Marco Simone Golf and Country Club venue. Ad He arrives in Italy in excellent form, as he lost out by one shot at the BMW PGA Championship last weekend — which came on the back of his victory at the Tour Championship.
'Trying to find small margins' - Edoardo Molinari details his Team Europe role ahead of next year's Ryder Cup
Edoardo Molinari has lifted the lid on the role he will play ahead of next year’s eagerly-awaited Ryder Cup in Rome. “When I spoke with Luke when he was named captain, he was very keen on having me on board because he thinks that by this time next year I will probably be working with at least half the team, if not more,” said the Italian DP World star, who has carved out a notable side career as a coach to the likes of U.S Open winner Matt Fitzpatrick and Norwegian star Viktor Hovland.
'Built with the Ryder Cup in mind' - Europe vice-captain Edoardo Molinari on Marco Simone course
With the Ryder Cup a little over a year away, European captain Luke Donald and vice-captain Edoardo Molinari have been out scouting the Marco Simone track, host venue of the event, ahead of this week's DS Automobiles Open d’Italia. Marco Simone Golf Club was originally built in the 1980s when acres of Roman countryside was transformed into a Championship course on the outskirts of Rome. After securing the right to host the prestigious event, a re-design was undertaken in 2018 with the full 18 holes being completed early last year.
Europe doubles number of 2023 Ryder Cup captain's picks to six
Ryder Cup Europe said on Tuesday they have doubled to six the number of captain's picks Luke Donald will receive when he assembles the 12-man team that will take on the United States next year in Rome, Italy.
Edoardo Molinari named Team Europe's vice captain for Ryder Cup
Team Europe captain Henrik Stenson named Italy's Edoardo Molinari as his second vice-captain on Monday for the 2023 Ryder Cup that will be played at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome.
Henrik Stenson named Team Europe captain for 2023 Ryder Cup
Swedish golfer Henrik Stenson has been named Team Europe's captain for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.
Henrik Stenson to captain Europe's 2023 Ryder Cup team in Rome
Henrik Stenson is Europe's next choice to be Ryder Cup captain for the 2023 matches in Italy with an announcement Tuesday indicating the Swede has decided not to join a Saudi-funded rival league.