Ryder Cup 2023: United States ending drought, Rory McIlroy stepping up among nine storylines to follow in Rome

The teams are set, and the U.S. side is looking to end 30 years of misery on European soil

For the first time in the nearly 100-year history of the event, Rome will serve as the stage for the 2023 Ryder Cup. This is exciting and enthralling, especially given how close the United States and European teams seem to be in talent and momentum. While Marco Simone might not be the greatest golf course at which this event has ever been hosted, the global stage that Rome provides is tremendous for the sport.

Throw in how similar the two teams are in talent, how much momentum both have accumulated and how fans are due ffor an actually close and competitive Ryder Cup, and the 44th edition of the event has a chance to be one of the all-time greats.

Let's take a look now at nine storylines that have a chance to dominate the headlines as the 2023 Ryder Cup approaches.