The Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor Resort
The only course ever purpose-built for a Ryder Cup — a lake-lined resort layout in the Usk valley where any visitor can play the 2010 match's dramatic finish.
Can I play The Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor Resort?
Yes — the Twenty Ten is a resort course open to the public and to Celtic Manor guests, with no membership or handicap required. Resort guests receive tee-time priority, but any visitor can book a round online. It is the only course ever purpose-built to host a Ryder Cup, and you can play the same holes the 2010 match was decided on.
How to book: Book tee times through the resort's golf booking system or as part of a stay-and-play package. Green fees are seasonal, roughly £80 to £165 depending on month and day, and the round includes practice facilities, bag drop, club cleaning and a golf gift. No handicap certificate is needed.
About The Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor Resort
The Twenty Ten Course at Celtic Manor holds a unique distinction: it is the first and only course designed specifically to host a Ryder Cup, opening in 2007 to a Ross McMurray design for the 2010 match. Set in the Usk valley near Newport, it blends links-like opening holes with a lake-lined, risk-and-reward back nine, water lurking on half its holes. Europe's dramatic 2010 victory was sealed here, and the course also staged the Wales Open. As a resort layout it is fully open to the public and to hotel guests, requires no handicap, and pairs naturally with a stay at the five-star Celtic Manor.
Signature hole
The lake-lined finishing stretch — the par-3 15th and dramatic par-5 18th along the Usk valley floor — where the 2010 Ryder Cup climaxed and Graeme McDowell sealed Europe's win.
What makes it special
Built for the Ryder Cup
The only course ever purpose-designed to host golf's greatest team event, staged here in 2010.
Water everywhere
Lakes and the River Usk come into play on half the holes, making for a thrilling risk-and-reward test.
Play it any time
A public resort course with no handicap requirement and easy stay-and-play packages.
Tournament pedigree
- Ryder Cup (2010)
- Wales Open (2010–2014, 2020)
Need to know
Best time to play
May to September for the warmest, driest conditions and best value across the parkland turf; the resort plays year-round with indoor practice and other amenities in poorer weather.
Dress code
Standard golf attire — collared shirt, tailored trousers or shorts and golf shoes; smart-casual around the resort. Denim is discouraged on the course.
Good to know
No handicap is required, making it ideal for mixed-ability groups and golf breaks. Buggies and rentals are readily available and the course is fully cart-friendly. As a resort layout with water on half its holes, it plays longer and tougher than the scorecard suggests, so club selection into the lakes matters.
Upcoming golf tournaments
Prefer to watch the world’s best? Book tickets to an upcoming tournament, then add a hotel and flights.
Getting there
Nearest airports
Cardiff (CWL) ~40 minutes; Bristol (BRS) ~45 minutes; Newport railway station is a short taxi away.
On arrival
The resort sits just off Junction 24 of the M4 on the eastern edge of Newport, about 40 minutes from Cardiff Airport and 45 from Bristol. The Twenty Ten course lies in the Usk valley below the main hotel, with its own dedicated clubhouse.
Stay near the course
Stay on-site at the five-star Celtic Manor hotel, the boutique Manor House or the resort's lodges for the full stay-and-play experience with three championship courses. Newport city and Cardiff are both close for off-course options.
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Can the public play the Twenty Ten Course?
Yes. It is a resort course open to the public and to Celtic Manor guests, with no membership or handicap required — you simply book a tee time online or as part of a package.
How much does it cost to play the Twenty Ten?
Green fees are seasonal, roughly £80 midweek up to about £165 on peak weekends, with the round including practice facilities and a golf gift.
Do I need a handicap to play the Twenty Ten?
No handicap certificate is required, which makes it a great choice for groups of mixed ability and golf breaks.
When is the best time to play the Twenty Ten?
May to September gives the warmest, driest conditions and the best of the parkland turf, though the resort plays and hosts golfers year-round.
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Green fees, access rules and tee-time policies change frequently and vary by season. The figures here are indicative for trip planning — always confirm on the official site before booking.
Guide updated 2026-07-27.