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Stories tagged ‘Celtic Manor’


Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Celtic Manor's 2010 Course 14th Hole

Celtic Manor Named European Golf Resort of the Year

The Celtic Manor Resort has capped a glorious Ryder Cup year by being voted Europe’s Golf Resort of the Year at a leading golf travel awards ceremony .....read the full story »


Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

John Jermine

John Jermine to be Golf Union of Wales Chairman

Ryder Cup Wales chairman John Jermine is to take over in a similar role at the Golf Union of Wales next year, a move that will ensure continuity in taking the game forward .....read the full story »


Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

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Celtic Manor Goes Underground

The Ryder Cup venue has launched an advertising campaign on London Underground and will showcase its facilities at busy commuter sites .....read the full story »


Friday, November 5th, 2010

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Stunning New Book Commemorates Glory of Ryder Cup 2010

‘My Ryder Cup – The Longest Weekend’ is a glorious commemorative photographic essay by Welsh writer and photographer David Williams .....read the full story »


Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

The Prince of Wales practices putting during an official visit prior to the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort.  (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Huxley Golf Provides Royal Putting Practice

A Huxley Golf putting green received ‘royal approval’ when the Prince of Wales stopped to practise his short game during a visit to Celtic Manor .....read the full story »


Tuesday, October 19th, 2010

14th Hole on 2010 Course

Tribute to Toro from Twenty Ten Team

Celtic Manor team triumphs over adversity at Ryder Cup 2010, thanks in part to its Toro turf maintenance machinery .....read the full story »


Thursday, October 14th, 2010

Team Asbri Golf - Paul Williams, Aled Williams, Phil Rowsell, Eryl Williams, Nick Richards

Huge Ryder Cup Success for Asbri Golf…

The Ryder Cup has become a significant bi-annual booster to the golf trade and Welsh company, Asbri Golf has certainly capitalised on the biggest sporting event to ever be hosted within Wales .....read the full story »


Monday, October 11th, 2010

Celtic Manor Resort

Ryder Cup Venue Voted Best for Conferences again

The Celtic Manor Resort has been voted the UK’s Top Conference Hotel for the fourth year in a row .....read the full story »


Thursday, October 7th, 2010

ProQuip's TourFlex Playing Top

ProQuip’s Ryder Cup Success Sparks Demand

Rain suits sell out at Celtic Manor as ProQuip builds on 50% sales increase and prepares to respond to phenomenal international demand, especially from America .....read the full story »

De Boer's structures at Ryder Cup 2010

Tented Village Survives Ryder Cup Downpours

Torrential rain failed to dampen the spirits of tens of thousands of golf fans who witnessed one of the most thrilling ever Ryder Cup contests at Celtic Manor .....read the full story »


Monday, October 4th, 2010

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2010 Ryder Cup: Statement from The Celtic Manor Resort

The following statement was issued at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday 3 October 2010 .....read the full story »


Thursday, September 30th, 2010

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Beat Ryder Cup Traffic: Hop on a Helicopter

With traffic managers expecting 55,000 spectators at Celtic Manor on each day of the Match, it is not surprising that PremiAir Ryder Cup helicopter shuttles are fully booked, even at prices starting from £370 per person .....read the full story »

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Trick Shots at Celtic Manor

The David Edwards Trick Golf Show is entertaining the crowds on Ryder Cup Practice Days and has been hired to entertain the clients of KPMG at the weekend .....read the full story »


Wednesday, September 29th, 2010

2010 Ryder Cup Course at Celtic Manor

The Course Built For The Ryder Cup

The layout of the Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor Resort is the handiwork of Ross McMurray. As a lead designer with European Golf Design, Ross has designed 25 courses in nine different countries .....read the full story »


Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

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Rookie Ryder Referee Having Sleepless Nights

Ian Taylor, a Scottish PGA professional, has admitted to sleepless nights ahead of making his dream debut as a Ryder Cup referee later this week .....read the full story »


Monday, September 27th, 2010

Jim McKenzie Director of Golf Courses & Estate Management Celtic Manor Resort

Twenty Ten Course Ready for Ryder Cup ‘Drama’

The Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor will be ‘firm, fair and dramatic’ for this week’s biennial matches .....read the full story »


Friday, September 24th, 2010

LeeJay Barnes, Head PGA pro at Celtic Manor (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images)

Host PGA Pro Braced for Ryder Cup Rollercoaster

Leejay Barnes, 32, will be on duty from 5am every morning as he and his team look after the biggest names on the golfing planet .....read the full story »


Thursday, September 23rd, 2010

Colin Montgomerie Receives Ryder Cup Captain’s Golf Buggy

Club Car Keeps Ryder Cup on Course

This year Club Car is supplying a 400 strong fleet to ensure a smooth ride for all at Celtic Manor .....read the full story »


Tuesday, September 21st, 2010

Prince of Wales

Prince Charles to Visit The Ryder Cup

The Prince of Wales will attend part of the second official practice day on Wednesday 29 September and will meet Team Captains Colin Montgomerie and Corey Pavin as well as Jim McKenzie, Director of Golf Courses and Estates Management of The Celtic Manor Resort .....read the full story »


Friday, September 17th, 2010

The 5th hole on 2010 Course (photo by David Cannon, Getty Images)

Ryder Cup Green Drive Enters Home Stretch

With only two weeks to go until The Ryder Cup Match, final preparations are under way to ensure the event delivers both sporting drama and environmental performance .....read the full story »


Thursday, September 9th, 2010

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Ryder Cup: Beware Pirate Ticket Operators

Ryder Cup Europe has launched a vigorous campaign to protect companies and the general public from being duped by pirate operators seeking to gain from The 2010 Ryder Cup at The Celtic Manor Resort on 1-3 October .....read the full story »


Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

The Belfry

The Belfry Tops UK Golf Break Venue Survey

Readers of National Club Golfer pick four-time Ryder Cup resort for next domestic trip .....read the full story »

Ryder Cup Merchandising Pavilion at The Celtic Manor Resort

Rain Adds to Ryder Cup Build Challenge

Despite a deluge of rain De Boer is making good progress after teeing off on building work for the Ryder Cup – one of the most prestigious events in the world sporting calendar .....read the full story »


Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

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Celtic Manor Congratulates Ryder Cup Players

Sir Terry Matthews, the owner of host venue The Celtic Manor Resort, has congratulated the golfers who have won places on the strongest European team ever assembled for The Ryder Cup .....read the full story »


Monday, August 16th, 2010

Newbridge on Usk

Celtic Manor Acquires Country Inn

The vast and luxurious property that is Celtic Manor Resort, Host of Golf’s 2010 Ryder Cup, has acquired an historic country inn, Newbridge on Usk .....read the full story »