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The Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor is the resort's headline act and, yes, it really does feel like a proper championship venue from the first tee. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, it hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup, bringing the match to Wales for the first time.
Set in Newport, South Wales, it's an easy run from Cardiff or Bristol and it's built around big, bold hazards. Water is the standout feature, appearing throughout the round and forcing you to pick sensible lines rather than simply letting driver rip. Add in the elevation changes and you'll get plenty of wide-open views across the Usk Valley, but you'll also face approach shots where controlling flight and distance matters more than raw power.
Turn in at the Halfway House for a breather and a look back over the lakes, then steel yourself for a closing stretch that doesn't give much away. The 18th is the signature finish, a par four with a demanding approach over water to a green backed by the Twenty Ten Clubhouse, with balconies looking down on the final putts.
Right, if you're planning a UK golf break with a bit of pedigree, the Twenty Ten is a cracking option to build a trip around at Celtic Manor.
Who is this for?
Golfers ticking off Ryder Cup venues, groups looking for a high-quality UK resort break and anyone who enjoys modern championship golf where water and positioning keep you honest.
Who is it best for?
Confident mid-handicappers and better who can keep the ball in play and stay patient around penalty areas. Also ideal for societies who want a name-course with a memorable 18th and plenty to talk about back at the hotel.
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Joining the list of courses to have hosted The Ryder Cup was a new dawn for Welsh golf and the addition of The Twenty Ten Course launched Celtic Manor into the world’s golfing elite. That the course held up so strongly to the almighty deluge during Ryder Cup week is testament to the quality of its design and construction. Visit now, and you will be welcome to manicured fairways and lightning fast greens that mark The Twenty Ten as a genuine tournament standard experience.
And the experience is as much part of The Twenty Ten as the course itself; meet and greet service, shoe cleaning and access to the Ryder Cup locker rooms will ensure you have a day to remember. Just a few moments from The Twenty Ten Clubhouse is a purpose driving range that allows you to be loose and limber come the first tee, just a part of one of the most luxurious golf resort experiences in the country.
2020 saw the European Tour return to Celtic Manor and the Twenty Ten course for the Celtic Classic. Sam Horsfield claimed the title of the inaugural event with a final bogey free round of 67, two clear of Thomas Detry. The win was Horsfield's second in the UK Swing series of events having won the Hero Open at the Forest of Arden a few weeks earlier.
The Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor is ranked as one of the best courses in Wales
Signature hole - No. 14: Par 4, 413 yards, SI 2
This tricky par 4 sums up the Twenty Ten's lake-lined challenge, with two separate bodies of water to negotiate. Players have to choose between either a bold carry with the tee shot or else the approach. Most opt for an iron off the tee to avoid a watery fate to the left; while those brave enough to fly the lake can leave themselves a short, straightforward pitch.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Ross McMurray & Robert Trent Jones Jnr |
| Opened for play | 2007 |
| Previously hosted | Ryder Cup (2010), Wales Open (2008- current) |
| Championship | 7,493 yards | SSS 77 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,008 yards | SSS 75 |
| Yellow | 6,570 yards | SSS 73 |
| Red | 5,654 yards | SSS 73 |
