In the 2023 edition, played from 28 September to 1 October, on this course on the edge of Rome Europe beat the United States 16.5 to 11.5 in the Ryder Cup. The Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, in Guidonia, takes its name from the castle that overlooks it, and for the occasion it was completely renovated by Tom Fazio II and European Golf Design.
At a glance
- 18 holes, par 72, from 6,674 to 7,299 metres depending on the tees
- Course by Jim Fazio, renovated for the 2023 Ryder Cup
- 2026 green fee: 195 euros in low season, 270 in high season, the same on public holidays
- The club is closed only on 1 January and 25 December
- ✓ Driving range
- ✓ Golf academy
- ✓ Pro shop
- ✓ Restaurant
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Marco Simone Golf & Country Club, Guidonia
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The course at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: 18 Ryder Cup holes
The original design is by Jim Fazio, but today's course is the one rebuilt by Tom Fazio II and European Golf Design for the Ryder Cup of September 2023. It is a par 72, with four par 3s, ten par 4s and four par 5s; the length ranges from 6,674 to 7,299 metres, with four tees for men and three for women.
The design works the terrain with lakes and amphitheatre-style contours, intended to let spectators see the holes: the club states a capacity of 50,000 visitors a day. From several points on the course you can see the dome of St Peter's, about 17 kilometres from Rome. Within the estate remain a castle and the remains of a 2nd-century Roman villa.
Playing at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club as a guest
The club has a price list for guests and tee times are booked online. In 2026 the 18-hole green fee on the Ryder Cup course is 195 euros in low season (January, February, July, August and from 3 November to December) and 270 euros in high season (April, May, June, September and October up to 2 November), with no difference between weekdays and weekends. Nine holes cost 135 euros. In high season, after 2.30 pm, the afternoon green fee is 180 euros.
The club is closed on 1 January and 25 December; in 2026 the green coring is scheduled from 23 to 27 June. The site gives no handicap limit: it is best to ask at the office when booking.
The club: castle, academy and restaurant
The name comes from the Marco Simone castle. In 1457 the estate passed to Simone dei Tebaldi and his son Marco; from 1545 Cardinal Federico Cesi renovated it and made it Castel Cesi; in 1678 it passed to the Borghese. After its abandonment in the post-war period, the fashion designer Laura Biagiotti restored it with the Soprintendenza.
The course has also hosted the Italian Open, including the 2021, 2022 and 2023 editions. Besides the course there are a driving range, an academy, a gym, a spa, a pool and the On The Green restaurant, serving Italian cuisine. The club offers stay and play packages with the Rome Cavalieri and Savoy hotels.
Curiosities about Marco Simone Golf & Country Club
- A 15th-century castle. In 1457 the estate was sold to Simone dei Tebaldi: the name comes from his son Marco.
- Biagiotti the restorer. It was the fashion designer Laura Biagiotti who saved the abandoned castle.
- St Peter's from the fairway. From several points on the course you can see the dome of St Peter's.
- Fifty thousand a day. That is the spectator capacity the club states for the Ryder Cup.
Practical information
18 holes
Hilly Water hazards Difficulty: Easy ●○○○○
9 holes
Tees, ratings and lengths
| Tee | Par | CR | Slope | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black (Women) | — | — | — | 6,343 m |
| Yellow (Men) | — | — | — | 6,037 m |
| White (Men) | — | — | — | 5,616 m |
| Red (Women) | — | — | — | 5,320 m |
Visitor information
- ✓ Visitors welcome every day
- • Booking required
- • Handicap certificate required
- • Handicap limit: 36
- • Soft spikes required
- • Dogs not allowed
Rules may differ between courses: check with the club.
Practice facilities
- ✓ Driving range
- ✓ Putting green
Club services
- ✓ Credit cards accepted
- ✓ Guest locker room
- ✓ Meeting room
- ✓ Restaurant (closed on Tuesday)
- ✓ Club rental
- ✓ Electric cart rental
- ✓ Trolley rental
Club founded in 1989
