Golf and The Ryder Cup 2010
Neath Port Talbot has a great variety of golf courses with breathtaking and spectacular views over Swansea Bay, the Vale of Neath and the Brecon Beacons.
Whatever your handicap or ability there are many courses to choose from. Most clubs welcome guests if contacted in advance. To find out course fees, ladies days, tee off times, we would advise you to contact the golfing establishment in advance of your visit.
Golf Courses
Golf Ranges
Seven Sisters Golf Driving Range – 01639 702900
Aberdulais Golf Range, Neath – 01639 639111
The Ryder Cup 2010
Key Dates for the Ryder Cup 2010
Practice Days – 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th September 2010
Match Days – 1
st, 2
nd and 3
rd October 2010
The Ryder Cup is a biennial event between teams from Europe and the United States. The event is held alternately in the United States and Europe. This year the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport is the venue.
From the 27th of September to the 3rd of October 2010 South Wales will be at the centre of a golfing frenzy as the European team tries to win back the Ryder Cup title from the USA.
Getting to The Celtic Manor
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Neath Port Talbot is an excellent place to base your stay for the 2010 Ryder Cup and is located just one hour by road from the Celtic Manor Resort. For more information on places to stay in Neath Port Talbot during the Ryder Cup click here.
Car Parking
There will be a Park and Ride scheme in operation from the M4 into Newport to enable spectators travelling by car to visit the event as safely and smoothly as possible.
There will be a car park to the west of The Celtic Manor Resort (Junction 28, M4) for spectators travelling from Cardiff and the North and West of Wales. A car park pass must be purchased in advance for each day of attendance in order to gain access to the car parks, for more information click here. There will be designated Taxi Drop-Off and Collection points at both car parks for those wishing to travel to the event by taxi.
Public Transport
A shuttle bus service will run between the car parks and The Celtic Manor Resort from Tuesday to Sunday of the event week and will operate from approximately 06.00 until 21.30 daily. For those intending to travel by public transport visitors are advised to make their way to Newport Rail Station where there will be a bus shuttle service to The Celtic Manor Resort.
The above information may be subject to change, we therefore recommend that you regularly check the Visit Wales websites below for the latest news.