MADRID, July 22 (Xinhua) -- The Ryder Cup golf tournament which pits Europe against the United States every two years, will return to Spain in 2031, the organizers announced on Tuesday.

A post from the Ryder Cup on social media said the competition will be held at Camiral Golf and Wellness, which is close to the city of Girona.

Spain hosted the Ryder Cup at Valderrama in Andalusia in 1997, with Europe emerging victorious under Seve Ballesteros as captain.

"As well as being one of the most prestigious competitions in the sporting calendar, the Ryder is an exceptional platform to show the capacity Spain has to host important events," said Jose Manuel Rodriguez Uribes, president of Spain's sports council. ■