The recent Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club outside of Rome, Italy, was not all fun and games for Catherine Martin.
Ireland's Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, attended the Ryder Cup as part of a fact-finding mission. In 2027, Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, will host the 2027 matches. Martin joins "Golf Innerview" host Ann Liguori to talk about what she and her team learned, the popularity and accessibility of golf in Ireland, and the 2027 Ryder Cup.
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[1:17] The 2019 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin
[1:52] Catherine Martin's thoughts on Marco Simone hosting the 2023 Ryder Cup
[2:44] How Marco Simone set up the venue, making it extremely fan friendly
[4:21] Adare Manor being the Augusta National of Ireland
[5:20] Golf tourism in Ireland
[6:33] Impact of the 2006 Ryder Cup at the K Club 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor on Ireland
[10:00] Thoughts on the top golfers who come from Ireland
[11:23] Accessibility and inclusiveness of golf in Ireland
[16:28] The tradition of the Ryder Cup for Irish pros
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