The Ryder Cup is almost here. But first, the opening ceremony — and all the pageantry associated with it — must go on.
Featured on the docket of pre-tournament festivities is wining and dining and, yes, getting glammed up. The formal evening gives fans a look at their favorite players in some new looks, and this year, the locale was iconic. The pre-event photo shoots took place on the Spanish Steps, an iconic monument in Rome, as the players and their significant others showed off their best looks.
Check out below for a peek at some of the red-carpet looks.