ROME (Reuters) - Rome's hosting of the Ryder Cup for the first time this week should provide a boost to the golf movement in Italy, the president of the country's federation said on Friday, as the tournament bathed in the world's sporting spotlight.
Speaking to Reuters at the Italian Golf Federation (FIG) box at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club on the first day of the Ryder Cup on Friday, president Franco Chimenti said hosting the tournament would help the venue become legendary for fans around the world.
