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Celtic Manor Resort

Twenty Ten Course

A course purpose-built for the 2010 Ryder Cup. Located in Newport, it is set within a tree-lined park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features, further complemented by a wetland environment where water frequently dictates strategy. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Wales, with its distinct history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects the Twenty Ten Course because it belongs to the personal list of courses already played or absolutely essential to play.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,849 m · 2007
At a glance
This course was purpose-built for the 2010 Ryder Cup. Located in Newport, it is set within a tree-lined park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features, further complemented by a wetland environment where water frequently dictates strategy. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Wales, with its distinct history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects the Twenty Ten Course because it belongs to the personal list of courses already played or absolutely essential to play.
Geography & setting
The Twenty Ten Course is located in Newport, Wales. The course unfolds within a tree-lined park where playing lines are defined by trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a wetland environment where water regularly plays a strategic role. This geographical description should be further enriched by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
This course is included in The Round Atlas as a personally played or priority course. Parcours construit pour la Ryder Cup 2010.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 71, and measures approximately 6849 meters from the championship tees. It utilizes a parkland/wetland environment to organize angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
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