GB and Ireland to take on continental Europe in match play event

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will preside over the new match play event which will see Great Britain and Ireland take on continental Europe. Pic: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

The DP World Tour have announced the launch of a new competition which will see Great Britain and Ireland take on continental Europe.

The Hero Cup will follow the same format as the Ryder Cup and will be aimed at boosting Europe's bid to regain the Ryder Cup in Rome in 2023.