THE Ryder Cup will leave a lasting transport legacy, according to the deputy first minister.
More than £9.5million of Assembly funding has gone into improving the road infrastructure around Newport in the run up to the event.
A further £3million has been provided to bring forward road maintenance projects in time for the competition alongside £3.2million for the three Park and Ride facilities and £3.5million for a new access road from the A449.
Deputy first minister, Ieuan Wyn Jones, said: "The arrival of the 2010 Ryder Cup represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to put Wales firmly on the map and it will be a fantastic opportunity the country will have to showcase itself on the world stage.
"The event has already done wonders for golf in Wales and its impact on tourism and business is already being felt."
Mr Jones said the funding commitments are part of a "long-term vision to create a lasting legacy beyond 2010."
He added: "The 2010 Ryder Cup will be the first ever to be held in Wales and, with a potential television audience of nearly two billion people, we want to ensure Wales is remembered for all the right reasons."
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