GRAHAM: CELTIC MANOR HOSTS ONE OF THE ALL-TIME CLASSIC RYDER CUPS

4th October 2010

Speaking from the supporters’ village in John Frost Square in Newport after today’s epic climax to the final day’s play of the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor,  William Graham AM said:

‘Despite the inclement weather, fans from Europe and the United States were in agreement that this has been one of the all-time classic Ryder Cups.’  

‘From the well-organised Park and Ride facilities at Llanwern and Tredegar Park to the efforts of the Celtic Manor ground staff to the infectious enthusiasm of the staff running the supporters’ village, so many people deserve credit for the tournament’s outstanding success in such unfortunate weather.’ 

The Conservative AM for South Wales East continued: 

‘Nine years since Sir Terry Matthews secured the tournament for Celtic Manor, the purpose built course and City of Newport has seized the opportunity with open arms. This quite brilliant Ryder Cup has raised the bar for future venues and is a tremendous platform for Celtic Manor and Newport to bid to host more major sports events in the near future.’