Gwent Police hail green Ryder Cup escort

5:20pm Thursday 7th October 2010

GWENT police officers turned to pedal power to provide an escort for Prince Charles at the Ryder Cup last week.

RYDER CUP: Green staff saved the tournament

UNSUNG HEROES: The Celtic Manor ground staff clear the water from the course

5:10pm Tuesday 5th October 2010

THEY are the unsung heroes without whom the Ryder Cup would never have finished. So as the competition reached its climax, it may appear strange that the green staff were not revelling in the glory of their success but were hidden away in a portable office off Bulmore Road and the fifth green.

RYDER CUP: Sir Terry’s praise for staff

LOOKING AHEAD: Sir Terry Matthews

11:10am Tuesday 5th October 2010

CELTIC Manor Resort chairman Sir Terry Matthews said everybody involved in organising the competition was “deeply disappointed” by the weather.

RYDER CUP: Wales delivered - Monty

10:34am Tuesday 5th October 2010

THE world was watching and Wales delivered, that was the verdict of Colin Montgomerie at the end of an action-packed week at the Celtic Manor.

Thousands flock to city's golf fanzone

3:20pm Monday 4th October 2010

THOUSANDS of people attended the city centre Fan Zone over the weekend.

Gwent golf clubs see boost in business

12:40pm Monday 4th October 2010

SEVERAL golf clubs a short distance away from the Celtic Manor have reported an increase in business during the competition.

RYDER CUP: Extra trains between Newport and Cardiff

12:19pm Monday 4th October 2010

EXTRA train services will be running between Newport and Cardiff today to cope with extra Ryder Cup traffic.

Newport pupils get Ryder Cup-inspired lessons

GOLF SHOW: Malpas Court Primary pupils perform the Ryder Cup musical 'Og and the Cup of Good Fortune'

11:20am Monday 4th October 2010

PUPILS at schools across Newport are currently learning a Ryder Cup-themed curriculum.

Supporters left waiting by safety fears

DELAY: Golf fans at Newport railway station

10:50am Monday 4th October 2010

RYDER Cup visitors were left waiting in their cars at park and rides or milling around Newport railway station yesterday when the Celtic Manor was temporarily closed amid safety fears because of slippery conditions. MELISSA JONES and CHRIS WOOD report.

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Don't knock this Ryder Cup

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Any excuse for Post Office sell-off

10:30am Monday 4th October 2010

WE find ourselves baffled again with the London-based media obsession as to why the Ryder Cup should not have been held in Wales in October.

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