Photos: Ryder Cup stars (and wives) take to streets of Rome

It’s not Ryder Cup week until the players and their partners get glammed up for a fancy photo-call.

All 24 of the men who will do battle for the famous gold trophy at Marco Simone Golf & Country Club took to the streets of Rome with their better halves, captains and vice-captains last night for a swanky picture session.

In front of a huge crowd, the teams paraded down the city’s ancient Spanish Steps, a centuries-old landmark that connects Piazza di Spagna and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, with the Trinità dei Monti church waiting at the top.

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They then made their way to a private dinner at La Lantera, with a the bigger Gala Dinner taking place at Terme di Caracalla.

Here’s a selection of the images from the night…

Rory McIlroy poses for selfie with fans.

Brooks Koepka and wife Jena Sims.

European vice-captain Nicolas Colsaerts and wife Rachel.

Team Europe rookie Robert MacIntyre with partner Shannon Hartley.

Brian Harman, Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark of Team USA arrive with their partners Kelly Van Slyke, Caroline Campbell and Julia Kemmling.

European rookie Ludvig Aberg takes a selfie with his teammates at the foot of the Spanish Steps.

Collin Morikawa chats with DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley.

Rory McIlroy and wife Erica walk through supporters in Rome.

Jon Rahm and wife Kelley.

US rookie Wyndham Clark and partner Julia Kemmling.

Collin Morikawa and wife Katherine.

Justin Thomas and wife Jillian walk down the Spanish Steps with Jordan Spieth and vice-captain Steve Stricker following behind.

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