Golf’s worst-kept secret is out as Ryder Cup Europe confirm 2031 host venue

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The 2031 Ryder Cup venue has been announced.

Ryder Cup Europe has is now confirmed as the 2031 Ryder Cup venue for the 48th edition of the biennial matches.

The 2031 Ryder Cup has been confirmed and will take place at Camiral in Girona. It will be the second tournament in Spain and the fourth in continental Europe

The Stadium Course at Camiral, previously known as PGA Catalunya, has hosted a number of European Tour events, including the Open de Espana and has been owned by Irish billionaire Denis O’Brien since 2008.

This is the second time Spain has hosted the Ryder Cup after the 1997 matches were held at Valderrama, where Europe ran out 14½-13½ winners under the stewardship of Seve Ballesteros.

Guy Kinnings, the chief executive of the European Tour Group, said: “Today’s announcement not only recognizes Camiral as one of Europe’s leading venues, but also the considerable contribution Spanish golf has made to the proud history of the Ryder Cup.

“The Ryder Cup has grown significantly since Spain last hosted it in 1997. It is one of the world’s leading sporting events, which brings significant economic benefits and global exposure to a host region and country, so we could not be happier to be taking it to Costa Brava and Barcelona for the first time, and to Spain for the second time.

“This agreement has taken many months of collaborative discussions, so we are grateful not only to Denis O’Brien and his team at Camiral, but also to the Government of Catalonia, the Spanish Government, the Province of Girona and Barcelona Tourism for their vision and commitment to hosting this major global event. We have also secured significant support from the private sector in Costa Brava and Barcelona, including Estrella Damm’s long-term commitment, which will play a big role in the road to Ryder Cup 2031 as we showcase the region to our global audience.”

This year’s tournament will take place at Bethpage, in New York, before returning to Ireland in two years’ time for the 100th anniversary edition at Adare Manor. In 2029, Hazeltine will once again play host before the 2031 Ryder Cup in Spain for what will be just the third edition on this side of the Atlantic held outside the British Isles.

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