Rome & the Ryder Cup Coast
Rome stepped onto the world golf stage in 2023, hosting the 45th Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club just north-east of the city. Europe won a historic home match — and the course is now open to visiting golfers. There's no destination in the world where the culture-to-golf ratio is higher.
Pair a round at Marco Simone with Italy's oldest club, Acquasanta (founded 1903), the parkland Olgiata (a Cotton & Sutton design), and the scenic Castel Gandolfo in the Alban Hills. Play in the mornings and spend afternoons walking 2,700 years of history — the Colosseum, the Vatican, the Forum, a trattoria dinner in Trastevere. Stay at the Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria on Monte Mario with panoramic city views.
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Marco Simone (Ryder Cup 2023)Walk where Europe celebrated in September 2023.
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Acquasanta (Founded 1903)Italy's oldest club — on the Appian Way.
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Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria6 nights on Monte Mario — city panoramas.
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Vatican & ColosseumGuided half-day tour included.
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Olgiata (Cotton & Sutton)One of Rome's premier parkland courses.
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Castel GandolfoPope's summer residence — scenic hilltop course.
Day by Day
A suggested flow for your trip. Every day is flexible — extend, shorten, or swap any element based on your preferences.
Welcome to the Eternal City
Arrive at Rome Fiumicino Airport. Private transfer to Rome Cavalieri, Waldorf Astoria on Monte Mario (40 minutes). Check in to your room with panoramic views of St Peter's dome and the city skyline. Evening: stroll the Via Veneto and dinner in Trastevere.
The Ryder Cup Stage
A 40-minute drive to Marco Simone — host of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Par 72, 7,268 yards. Walk where Europe celebrated on the 18th green. The course is now open to visitors — book early. Return to Rome for the afternoon.
2,700 Years of History
Guided half-day tour (included): Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Afternoon: Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and a gelato in Piazza Navona.
Italy's Oldest Club
Acquasanta — founded in 1903, Italy's oldest golf club. Set along the ancient Appian Way with Roman aqueducts visible from several holes. Par 71, 6,207 yards. Afternoon: explore the Borghese Gallery or Spanish Steps.
Cotton & Sutton Parkland
Olgiata — a 1960s Cotton & Sutton design, one of Rome's premier clubs. Par 72, 6,936 yards. Tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and the elegance of an old-school European private club (guest access arranged). Afternoon free.
The Pope's Hillside
Drive south to the Alban Hills (45 minutes). Castel Gandolfo — the Pope's traditional summer residence, now a golf course with views over Lake Albano and the Roman campagna. Par 72, 6,456 yards. A scenic and peaceful finale. Farewell dinner tonight at a restaurant in Trastevere.
Arrivederci, Roma
Full breakfast, then private transfer to Fiumicino. Or extend with a Tuscany, Amalfi, or Lake Como add-on.
The Courses You'll Play
Luxury Accommodation
Italy Attractions
The Colosseum, the Vatican, and dinner in Trastevere.
What's Included
Transparent from the start — here's exactly what you get with this itinerary.
Your Package
- 4 rounds including Ryder Cup 2023 venue
- 6 nights at Rome Cavalieri (5★)
- Full Italian breakfast daily
- Guided half-day Vatican, Colosseum & Forum tour
Experiences & Extras
- Private transfers throughout
- Restaurant recommendations & reservations
- Meet and assist at the airport
- 24/7 on-call local support
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