GOLF
WINNING RYDER CUP RESORT
“It’s clear there’s nothing like Welsh hospitality.” Jim Remy, President of the PGA of America
Home to what has been hailed ‘the
As host venue of The 2010 Ryder
greatest ever’ Ryder Cup, and voted
Cup, the golfing facilities at Celtic
Europe’s Golf Resort of the Year
Manor are exceptional. As well as
2011, The Celtic Manor Resort is
three championship golf courses, two
a prestigious golf destination on a
luxurious clubhouses and a world-
grand scale.
class Golf Academy, the Resort boasts a five-star Resort Hotel, 19th century Manor House, 200-year-old country inn, state-of-the-art convention centre, two health clubs and spas, and no fewer than six restaurants.
THE 2010 RYDER CUP
“This is the greatest Ryder Cup ever witnessed on either side of the Atlantic.” Phil Weaver, Chairman of the Professional Golfers Association
More than ten years in the making,
to the very last singles match in which
The Ryder Cup proved worth the wait
Graeme McDowell beat Hunter Mahan
when it was played in Wales for the
on the 17th green.
first time at The Celtic Manor Resort in 2010.
The challenges of the weather – and the magnificent response of a 110-strong
Europe regained the coveted gold
team of greenkeepers to overcome them
trophy from the Americans in the
– only added to the drama and Celtic
most dramatic style as an extended
Manor enjoyed its day in the sun on
four days of competition boiled down
Monty’s Magic Monday.
T H E I S P S H A N D A W AL E S O P E N “It’s a wonderful venue and the golf course is magnificent.” 2010 Celtic Manor Wales Open and US Open champion, Graeme McDowell
E x c l usi v e H ospit a l ity The annual ISPS Handa Wales Open
Hospitality at the ISPS Handa Wales
is a leading event on The European
Open offers guests a fantastic day
Tour with a prize fund of £1.8 million.
out, watching top class sporting action with spectacular views from
Ryder Cup stars Graeme McDowell,
an elevated platform overlooking the
Robert Karlsson, Miguel Angel
18th hole, while enjoying fabulous
Jiménez, Ian Poulter, Paul Lawrie and
food, drink and entertainment.
Paul McGinley have all triumphed during the history of the Wales Open,
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while prominent competitors have
Special Events on 01633 410318
also included the likes of Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen, Paul Casey and Lee Westwood.
THE TWENTY TEN
“I think it’s a wonderful golf course. It’s in terrific shape and the holes themselves have a lot of risk/reward, a lot of real big penalties if you miss-hit a shot and a lot of rewards if you pull off a shot.” Eight-time US Ryder Cup player Phil Mickelson
Built at a total cost of £20 million,
Set against the magnificent backdrop of
The Twenty Ten Course is the first
the beautiful Usk Valley, the spectacular
golf course in history to be designed
7,493-yard, par-71 course includes many
specifically for The Ryder Cup, golf’s
memorable risk and reward challenges,
most prestigious team tournament.
designed to provide a supreme test to the world’s best golfers in both match play
Also the stage for the annual ISPS
and stroke play conditions.
Handa Wales Open, this course opened in 2007 and has since made
No fewer than six holes on the back nine
its mark as a must-play venue for
feature water hazards and the 14th, with
any golfer.
its twin lakes, the drivable par-four 15th and the reachable par-five 18th stand out in an epic closing stretch.
T he T wenty T en C l u b house
The Twenty Ten Course is
Features within the clubhouse include
complemented by a luxurious
a members’ lounge with leather
clubhouse, built to take full advantage
chesterfields and a warming open
of its elevated position overlooking
hearth, award-winning Rafters Bar
the 18th green. A long balcony offers
and Restaurant with its floor-to-ceiling
spectacular views over the dramatic
cedar beams, the Samuel Ryder
finishing hole of the course.
Suite, a spike bar, pro shop and the luxurious, oak-panelled locker rooms used by some of the greatest names in golf during The 2010 Ryder Cup.
T he ro m a n ro a d
“The Roman Road has some lovely holes and panoramic views across the Severn Estuary to complete one of Britain’s premier golf resorts.” Daily Telegraph
Designed by Robert Trent
Roman Road hosted The Celtic Manor
Jones Senior, the Roman Road
Wales Open, a leading event on the
championship course takes its
European Tour, from 2005 to 2007.
name from the ancient East to West
It was also the venue for the All*Star
highway of Roman Britain crossing
Cup, a Ryder Cup style celebrity
its fairways to the nearby Roman
tournament, which featured the likes
fortress town of Caerleon.
of Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Rob Lowe, Jane Seymour
Bordered by woodland, this challenging par-70 course features some long open fairways but also a number of twists and turns through trees and across lakes and streams.
and Alice Cooper.
T he m ontgo m erie
“A bunker should be a half-shot penalty, so I’ve made the bunkers smaller and very much deeper than you will see on most new layouts. I believe you should have to plot your way around them like a game of chess.� Course designer and 2010 Ryder Cup Captain, Colin Montgomerie
Designed by the winning 2010
Featuring just one water hazard, The
European Ryder Cup captain, Colin
Montgomerie nevertheless poses a
Montgomerie called on all his golfing
formidable examination of course
experience to create many exciting
strategy for accomplished players
tests of strategy. He has also drawn
while remaining a highly enjoyable
on his roots in Scottish links golf to
challenge for all.
create a traditional feel enhanced by deep and penal pot bunkers.
Complemented by some stunning views over the Usk Valley and the
The Montgomerie offers a spectacular
Severn Estuary, the undulating course
par-69 challenge with some
provides a truly memorable golfing
dramatic tee shots over valleys and
experience.
breathtaking downhill approaches.
T he Lodge
The Resort’s largest clubhouse,
and Ocius Treatment Rooms which
serving both Roman Road and The
offer the finest Elemis therapies, it
Montgomerie courses, is a relaxed
is a popular venue for all kinds of
retreat just a couple of fairways from
corporate and private events.
the Resort Hotel. It also features six private function With its luxurious locker rooms,
suites including the Augusta and the
lounge bar, brasserie restaurant, golf
Chairman’s Marquee overlooking the
pro shop, award-winning health club
18th hole of the Roman Road course.
the go l f a c a de m y
The Celtic Manor Golf Academy is
game area as well as TaylorMade
one of the best facilities of its kind
and Titleist Performance Centres
in Europe and was appointed the
offering extensive custom fit and game
Wales National Centre of Excellence
improvement advice.
in 2009, when a new short game practice area was opened by golfing
A team of PGA professionals provide
legend Arnold Palmer.
help and guidance to improve your game, whether that be showing you
Built with the help of a Ryder Cup
how to pick up a club for the first time,
Wales Legacy Fund grant, the short
full analysis of your swing using V1
game facilities include three all-
Pro technology, or a few helpful tips
weather greens and tees at varying
to solve that niggling problem, with
elevations and distances.
one-to-one lessons and group tuition available.
They combine with a 28-bay, two-tier covered driving range, an indoor
For more information contact the
putting studio and outdoor short
Golf Academy on 01633 410312
J U N I O R G O LF
T he P rincip a l ity J unior W a l es O pen Celtic Manor is committed to
For junior golfers between 5 and 12
The Principality Junior Wales Open demonstrates Celtic Manor’s support and
developing and enhancing young
years of age, membership includes
commitment to junior golf development in Wales. Since the inaugural tournament in
golfers as they learn how to play
use of the practice facilities and 24
2002, the Junior Wales Open has grown into one of the biggest junior tournaments
the great game. The Golf Academy
group tuition sessions per year.
in the UK. Over 400 talented junior golfers from all over the country enter the competition, with four regional qualifiers before the summer grand final on The
offers a host of initiatives for juniors including an after-school club,
There is also Junior Membership for
specialised golf tuition and golf
golfers under the age of 18 years.
Twenty Ten Course at The Celtic Manor Resort. For more information on The Principality Junior Wales Open,
camps that run throughout the year. For more information about There is no better introduction to the
junior membership contact the
game of golf than Celtic Dragons
Membership Team on 01633
Membership at Celtic Manor.
410300
contact Special Events on 01633 410318
R esidenti a l & Visitor G o l f P a c k a ges
R esidenti a l G o l f
Visitor G o l f
The Resort offers some of the finest
Enjoy world-class championship golf
Play at Europe’s most prestigious golf
golf courses and facilities in Europe.
combined with an overnight stay in
destination, the home of The 2010
Stay and play at Celtic Manor, voted
the luxurious five-star facilities of the
Ryder Cup and follow in the footsteps
Europe’s Golf Resort of the Year
Resort Hotel.
of the European champions with a number of first class golf experiences.
2011, with a range of visitor and residential packages to suit all levels
The two course Stay and Play
of golfer.
package combines one night’s
Boo k O n l ine
accommodation for golfers to relax and enjoy a double helping
Visitors can book online for Roman
of championship golf on The
Road, The Montgomerie and The
Montgomerie and Roman Road.
Twenty Ten Course. This service allows you to check available tee
Relive all the excitement and drama
times for all three courses, add
of The Ryder Cup and make the
additional players plus any golf
home of this celebrated event your
equipment you may require.
home too. Choose from a number of residential packages playing The Twenty Ten Course and take on the
For information on all our latest
challenge set for the European and
golf packages and offers visit
American teams while experiencing
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the same world renowned facilities
our Golf Reservations Team on
enjoyed by the world’s best golfers.
01633 410263
G O LF M E MB E R S H I P
C orpor a te Me m b ership Make the home of The 2010 Ryder
As a member you can enjoy the
For companies looking to entertain
Corporate membership of The
Cup your home too, with our
informal luxury and seamless service
clients on a regular basis, corporate
Twenty Ten Club includes a
Championship or Twenty Ten Club
of the five-star Resort as often as
membership at The Celtic Manor
range of benefits including one
Membership.
you choose with generous discounts
Resort offers a host of exclusive
complimentary corporate golf day
throughout the Resort, in the bars
benefits.
for 20 people each year, use of all
Membership at The Celtic
and restaurants, on spa treatments
Manor Resort offers a range of
and hair styling and in retail outlets.
championship golf courses and
three golf courses at the Resort, four A choice of packages are available
season tickets to the ISPS Handa
for Roman Road, The Montgomerie,
Wales Open, discounts on luxury
practice facilities, two luxury
As a Championship Member you and
and The Twenty Ten Club, providing
accommodation at the five-star Resort
clubhouses featuring award-winning
your family benefit from discounted
companies with an opportunity to
Hotel and leisure membership plus
dining, two health and fitness clubs
leisure membership at the Resort,
become a member of one of the
much more.
and a lively social calendar.
while Twenty Ten Members receive
world’s most prestigious golf clubs.
complimentary leisure membership.
For more information contact the Membership Team on 01633 410300
C O R P O R A T E G O LF
Having hosted one of the world’s
Whether it is a large or small event for
largest and most thrilling sporting
experienced golfers or beginners, we
occasions, The Ryder Cup, the
offer a complete event management
team at Celtic Manor has all the
service so let our experts tailor-make
knowledge and experience required
a golf day to suit your company’s
to deliver your special event.
individual needs.
With a range of corporate golf
Exclusive use of a course is an option
packages on each of our three
for larger events and allows you to take
courses, matched by excellent
advantage of some fantastic additional
hospitality services and the space to
benefits including corporate branding
facilitate large groups, Celtic Manor
around the course for banners, tee
offers endless possibilities.
markers and pin flags.
For more information contact the Events Team on 01633 410252
A D D I T I O N AL S E R V I C E S A range of unique additional services are available to further enhance a group golf experience at Celtic Manor, subject to an additional charge.
Li v e S coring
G P S C ourse G uides
E v ent P hotogr a phy
Br a nding a nd Merch a ndise
Golfers can score their round on a
The Celtic Manor Resort is delighted to
Our corporate photography service
live scoring system which immediately
offer GPS course guides to all golfers
captures teams on the 1st tee for a
All of the on-course tee markers and
calculates the net score and updates
playing The Twenty Ten Course. Using
group photo and then in action as the
pin flags can be replaced with those
live leaderboards instantaneously
cutting edge GPS technology, the units
individual golfers tee off, providing a
displaying a company logo which we
which can be viewed on plasma
give you distances to hazards, fairway
great memento of the day.
can supply.
screens in the clubhouse and live on
targets, lay-ups and most importantly,
the internet.
the green on each hole.
We are also able to offer a range G o l f T uition
of exclusive Celtic Manor and Twenty Ten Course merchandise.
‘ H o l e I n O ne ’
T he P a r 3 C h a l l enge
M a r k eting P rogr a m m e
Tuition can accommodate a variety
We can co-brand our golf specific
of levels, in a relaxed learning
merchandise with your own company
A great addition to any golf day,
environment. Each group will
logo to create a unique memento of
We offer a unique marketing
giving your clients the chance to return
be paired with a PGA qualified
your event. We also offer a selection
programme provided by ‘Worldwide
for free. Golfers hitting the green
professional and will spend time
of premier corporate gifts and an
Hole In One’. This world-class golf
with their first shot from the tee on a
working on basic fundamentals and
exciting range of exclusive items
experience for corporate events adds
selected par-3 will be presented with
swing positions that will dramatically
and gift experiences that are only
fun for golfers plus brand exposure
a voucher for a complimentary round
improve the whole experience and
available from The Celtic Manor
and is easy to use and affordable for
of golf on either Roman Road or The
add to the enjoyment of the day.
Resort.
any tournament size.
Montgomerie.
For more information on golf at The Celtic Manor Resort, call our Golf Reservations Team on +44 (0) 1633 410263 They will be delighted to help with bookings or any questions you might have. To discover more about The Celtic Manor Resort visit celtic-manor.com
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