It’s still five years in the making, but Italy already has Ryder Cup fever. On Dec. 14, 2015, Italy was awarded the right to host the 2022 Ryder Cup. The biennial match between 12-man teams representing the United States and Europe is scheduled to take place in Rome at the Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, marking the third time that the competition will be played outside of Britain.
In the meantime, the Italian Open continues to grow in stature and is the centerpiece of the “Road to Rome” promotional effort. The 74th edition of Italy’s national championship returns Thursday to the Golf Club Milano for the ninth time.