Purpose-built for the 2010 Ryder Cup, hosting a European win under Colin Montgomery – this is modern golf on a grand scale. Designed by Ross McMurray and backed by Sir Terry Matthews’ vision, the 2010 Course at Celtic Manor is a championship course from the ground up. It’s set across the Usk Valley, with vast elevation changes, multiple water hazards, and dramatic amphitheatre-style greens. The routing weaves through valleys and ridges, with an open, American-style feel in places and a tighter, tree-lined stretch mid-round. The par-4 14th and 15th holes demand precision, while the 16th, 17th, and 18th deliver a thrilling finish with water very much in play. It’s tough, no question – especially in wind – but the course is fair, with multiple tee boxes and excellent conditioning year-round. Unlike traditional links, this is modern resort golf at its most ambitious, and it doesn’t pretend otherwise. It’s a Ryder Cup experience open to all, and it lives up to the billing.