William Graham AM this week raised a Statement of Opinion at the National Assembly congratulating the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport on their successful hosting of the 2010 Ryder Cup:
‘The 38th Ryder Cup lived up to its billing as one of the greatest sporting events in the world, with Celtic Manor proving to be an excellent venue despite the unfortunate weather. Overcoming the challenging weather conditions, the contributions of tournament organisers, ground staff, volunteers, spectators and players lead to a spectacular Ryder Cup watched by a television audience of over a billion people.’
The Conservative AM for South Wales East continued:
‘It is vital that we continue the momentum hosting the tournament has created, boosting the profile of Newport and Wales and encouraging it as a destination for tourism and investment. We now have a tremendous platform for Celtic Manor and the South East Wales region to bid to host more major sports events in the near future.’
