Ryder Cup captains Luke Donald and Zach Johnson took part in a challenge with junior and disabled golfers to mark a year to go until the contest kicks off.
The pair visited Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, the host for next year’s match, for the “Captain’s Challenge”.
Donald and Johnson were joined by 12 members of the Federazione Italiana Golf’s (FIG) elite under-18 team and four members of the elite disabled team for the four-hole match.
The event launched the Year To Go celebrations, with two days of activities taking place in Rome to mark 12 months until the tournament visits Italy for the first time.
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It was also the first joint appearance by the two captains since their appointments earlier this year.
“Legacy is a really important part of the Ryder Cup,” said Donald.
“Having the Ryder Cup here will hopefully garner new interest in the game and encourage a new generation to take up golf. We saw some amazing golf from the players today. It was a fantastic way to kick off this week.
“The Ryder Cup is a huge deal in golf. It is our biggest team event which brings in viewers who don’t even play golf because of the great rivalry and history. So today is a great way to start…
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