On September 26 1997, the most famous golf trophy in the world "The Ryder Cup 97" was held in Valderrama Golf Course, in the renowned Spanish Costa del Sol.

United States Team versus European Team.

The opening ceremony was very spectacular with a concert by the Malaga philarmonic orchestra and chorus, and an equestrian exhibition by the famous "cartujan horses" of the Royal Andalusian Equestrian School.

After listening the national anthem of the respective players, His Majesty the King of Spain declared opened the game.