The records of the Ryder Cup 2023 in Rome

He European captain Luke Donald He stood elegantly after Europe’s victory over the USA and claimed his team’s role. “I don’t think many people gave us a chance, especially two years ago. And we proved them wrong. We know it’s in our hands. We continue with the same plan we have planned all week: start winning fast. Play as a team. Take advantage of the public, use their energy,” said the Englishman, who did not want to be involved in whether he will continue in 2025. “Listen, I want to enjoy this moment now with these people…They have’ t asked me yet,” said Donald.

Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy bet on its continuation. “Those who sit here will be happy to have it again in two years.”

Donald also praised his ‘vice’ Txema Olazabal. “When he speaks, we all listen to him. It was so quiet in the room and what he was saying was incredible.”

The host country, at the height of the event

Finally the Italians, led by the Ryder Cup Committee, rose to the occasion. They arrived at the time with access to Marco Simone, which proved to be a good place for a gaming event like Ryder. The studied preparation of the course and the great grandstand at hole 1 were once again successful, just like 5 years ago in Paris. A standout for the public as well, the 13th player without a doubt in Europe. Fixing Ryder next to a city like Rome has been a total success. It costs a lot of money but it’s worth it.

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Luke Donald, great captaincy

Luke Donald is second in the European captaincy after the sacking of Swede Henrik Stenson (he signed with LIV Golf shortly after being selected). But for a year and a half, the English did a good job. He ventured into the ‘wild’ cards and the combination of experience and youth was a success to face the mighty American team. So his players on the 18th green chanted “two more years, two more years” for Luke to continue in 2025. The last ‘capi’ to repeat was Bernard Gallacher, in 1991, 1993 and 1995.

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The sacred cows of Europe responded

Rory McIlroy was the European who scored the most points, 4 out of a possible 5, and would have been close to the plenary session had it not been for Patrick Cantlay’s final rush on Saturday at the fourball. Viktor Hovland and Tyrrel Hatton managed 3.5 out of 5 while Jon Rahm added 3 out of 4 and, along with the Englishman and the Scotsman Robert MacIntyre, were the only unbeaten. This time the heavyweights of the team responded, especially on the last day, gaining important points early. Special mention to MacIntyre, ‘rookie’ standout like Aberg, Hojgaard and Straka

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Justin Rose, a gentleman inside and out

Justin Rose, 43, gave a lesson in fair play on Sunday in his match against Patrick Cantlay. He also set an example to his teammates in the locker room, especially to the ‘rookies’, exemplifying the spirit of the Nicklaus-Jacklin Award, which rewards in some way sportsmanship, heroism and good character among players. Rose played in his sixth Ryder and is looking to become European captain in 2025 in New York, reserving 2027 in Ireland for Shane Lowry. English has exemplary behavior on and off the field.

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Max Homa, the most reliable in the US

Max Homa, with 3.5 points, is undoubtedly the most outstanding American golfer. Also, on the last day, on the 18th hole, he was in a very good manner when he came over and leaned over his shoulder smiling at Billy Foster, the caddy of his rival Matt Fitzpatrick, who congratulated him and behaved like an athlete. Smelling defeat, He admitted it and pointed to the ball. The USA is still not behaving like a real team no matter how hard its captain Zach Johnson tries. The ‘rookie’ Sam Burns was alone and was the last American to arrive in Rome.

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Many nerves in the USA rank

The Americans have promised to have a lot of fun at this 44th Ryder Cup. They had a team with players who had up to 15 Gland Slams and saw the possibility of breaking a jinx that lasted 30 years. Since 1993 they have not lifted the cup in Europe. As the competition progressed and success became very difficult for them, Koepka’s statements came (not for the first time) against a teammate (Rahm), the inappropriate behavior of a caddy like Joe Lacava, and the gestures in public pretending to salute without their caps.