The Ryder Cup returns to Spain in 2031

Spanish passion has been at the heart of the Ryder Cup for almost 50 years.

Ever since the great Seve Ballesteros and Antoinio Garrido pulled on European colours in 1979, the country has provided some of the continent’s great players and ambassadors.

Nine Spaniards have followed in their trailblazing footsteps, including two-time Major Champions José María Olazábal and Jon Rahm, and fellow Masters winner and all-time top Ryder Cup points-scorer Sergio Garcia, with each bringing a flair and desire to Europe’s sacred locker room.

It was Ballesteros who led Europe to victory in 1997 as the biennial contest was hosted outside of the British Isles or United States for the first time and now it will return to Spain.

28 Sep 1997: European team captain Seve Ballesteros and assistant Miguel Jimenez kiss the trophy after victory over the USA in the Johnnie Walker Ryder Cup at the Valderrama Golf Club in Sotogrande in Spain. \ Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /Allsport

In 2031, Camiral will become the second Spanish host of the Ryder Cup, bringing the unmatchable rivalry between Europe and the United States to the Costa Brava and Barcelona region.

It is the latest of the world’s great sporting events to come to the region, following the likes of the Olympic Games and the America’s Cup, while FC Barcelona and a host of other football clubs light up LaLiga and entertain fans the world over every year.

Golf will take centre stage in 2031, however, as a 104-year-old rivalry reignites in a country which continues to produce some of the game’s biggest stars.

GIRONA, SPAIN - JUNE 27: A general view of the 3rd hole, Stadium Course at Camiral Golf & Wellness on June 27, 2025 in Girona, Spain. Camiral Golf & Wellness will host the 2031 Ryder Cup. (Photo by Phil Inglis/Getty Images)

The spirit of Seve will be there as always, just as it was when his silhouette adorned the bags and arms of the players in 2012 when his great friend and Ryder Cup playing partner Olazábal engineered the Miracle of Medinah – his legacy is eternal.

Now the new generation gets to build one of their own on home soil as a continent comes together for the ultimate sporting spectacle.

Register your interest for the 2031 Ryder Cup here.