How the Ryder Cup Put Wales On Top

Golf fans will never forget the sight of Graeme McDowell’s arms thrust skyward in victory at the 2010 Ryder Cup. Celtic Manor and golf operators throughout Wales have been reaping the benefits of that thrilling moment ever since.

Wales Still on Ryder Cup High

(Last updated October 2021.) It’s no exaggeration to say that the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor Resort, a thriller won by the Europeans, finally established Wales as a golf destination to rival Scotland and Ireland. Revenue from golf tourism in Wales increased 21 percent over the previous year to more than US$66 million. And in the subsequent boom years […]