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Newport, Wales
Celtic Manor — Twenty Ten Course
The first course purpose-built for the Ryder Cup, host of the 2010 matches at Celtic Manor Resort.
Course overview
The Twenty Ten Course opened in 2010, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Ross McMurray of European Golf Design in two construction stages, built specifically to host the 2010 Ryder Cup — the first course ever constructed purpose-built for the event. Set within the Celtic Manor Resort near Newport, it has since hosted the Wales Open on the European Tour. Visitors can book tee times directly online through the resort.
The essentials
- Architect
- Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Ross McMurray (European Golf Design)
- Established
- 2010
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,851 m
- Location
- Newport, Wales
Character & atmosphere
A modern parkland course laid out in the Usk Valley, with water in play on several holes and a routing designed from the outset for match-play drama and spectator flow. Long and resort-scale, built to test the world's best rather than to evoke traditional British golf.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and Ross McMurray (European Golf Design), opened in 2010.
- Part of a full golf resort, with facilities on site.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Bristol Airport (BRS) is the closest, approximately 18 miles away — around 40–45 minutes' drive. Cardiff Airport (CWL) is a similar drive time and a further alternative. Visitors can book tee times directly online through the resort.
Where to stay
The Celtic Manor Resort itself is the obvious choice for a golf-focused stay, putting the Twenty Ten Course and the resort's other facilities within walking distance. It suits golfers who want the round, the dining, and the accommodation handled in one place, with Newport, Cardiff, and Bristol all within easy reach off the M4.
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South-east Wales's resort golf hub, anchored by Celtic Manor's Twenty Ten Course, purpose-built for the 2010 Ryder Cup.