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A large fire recently erupted within a hospitality tent at the prestigious Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, the very location where Team Europe emerged victorious in the 2023 Ryder Cup. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident, which took place after the conclusion of the golf tournament.

The fire originated in a temporary hospitality structure situated to the right of the first tee, as confirmed in a statement by Ryder Cup Europe. Local fire crews swiftly responded to the emergency call at approximately 5:07 p.m. local time, successfully bringing the blaze under control. Thankfully, the fire did not cause any damage to the golf course or other structures. A thorough investigation is currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.

Images of the incident captured the smoke billowing into the sky, visible to spectators within a few miles of Marco Simone. Although the impact was minimized due to the timing of the fire, had it occurred before or during the Ryder Cup, the consequences for tournament organizers would have been severe.

Cleaning up after the fire is expected to be a time-consuming process, given the significant size of the hospitality structure affected. The future of professional golf events at Marco Simone remains uncertain at this point. While the DS Automobiles Italian Open has been held at the course for three consecutive years, the venue for the 2024 edition is yet to be confirmed, according to the DP World Tour website. As soon as more information becomes available, this article will be updated accordingly.

It is worth noting that the quick response of the local fire department and the lack of damage to the golf course and surrounding structures are commendable. Their efforts ensured that what could have been a much more catastrophic incident was promptly contained.

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