Revealing the decision, Ryder Cup Germany head Marco Kaussler said the time has come for the nation to host the competition and was pleased to "place our bid with such a beautiful course".

"We have worked hard over the last seven months to put together a promising bid," he added.

"We are delighted to reach agreement with the A-Rosa Resort."

The golf course designed by Britain's six-time Major winner Faldo is one of three 18-hole courses at the resort on the banks of the Scharmützelsee in Brandenburg, near Berlin.

The A-Rosa 18-hole golf course in Brandenburg was designed by former world number one Nick Faldo ©Getty Images


"When I think of the Ryder Cup and Bad Saarow, I have a vision which creates a strategic course the players will enjoy and which will create some storied drama in a matchplay format," the former world number one said.

"I believe we will create an environment for history and for the fans.

"We will create open spaces for spectators and atmosphere.

"As a TV analyst, I can see the pictures we will show the world.

"The Ryder Cup means a lot to me and the contributions of the German players has been significant.

"Bringing the Ryder Cup is a salute to them and the opportunity to write another chapter in German and European golf history.

"I am looking forward to developing this stage.

"Together we can do it."

Germany was one of six nations to formally confirm its intention to bid for the 2022 Ryder Cup last November.

That number dropped to five earlier this month when Turkey withdrew its bid, leaving Germany, Spain, Italy, Austria and Portugal as the remaining contenders.

The next edition of the Ryder Cup is due to take place at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota next year, with Le Golf National in Paris and Whistling Straits in Wisconsin to host the 2018 and 2020 competitions respectively.

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