Golf Tips and Golf News

The countdown is on! In 21 days the world's largest golfing tournament takes place in Newport, Wales, and we’re going to bring you all the news, stories and information about the event over the next couple of weeks…

There’s only three weeks to go, so here’s the most recent news:

• Golf is good for the economy
• Newport residents cash in on Ryder Cup
• Event attracts Welsh stars like Shirley Bassey
• Ryder Cup officials warn about fake ticket scams

Golf is good for the economy:


It's Wales' first year hosting the Cup, which has been running since 1927. Wales, naturally, are very pleased to showcasing the event, which they're certain will create a host of jobs and opportunities for Welsh residents.

Website http://www.rydercupwales2010.com, which was set up by the Welsh Assembly Government, has stated that similar golfing events in the past has opened Wales up to an international audience, resulting in local businesses doubling their profits! For example,

Jacqueline and Glyn Roberts have run their business in Harlech for 15 years, but have seen it double in size over the past year. They attribute this spectacular success to their region's raised profile due to the Ryder Cup Wales Seniors tournament and golf marketing campaigns by the Wales Tourist Board.

We're hoping the Ryder Cup won't be any different and will help Wales' tourism industry boom!

So next time your wife moans at you for playing golf, tell her you’re just doing your bit for the economy!

Newport residents cash in on tournament:

Newport residents are cashing in on the upcoming tournament, with locals renting their homes out to golf-loving visitors for huge sums of money.

Websites like http://accommodationfortheevent.com/rydercup/ are helping Welsh homeowners advertise their properties in front of an audience of Golf lovers.

Two-bedroom homes are being listed for as much as £8,000 per week, which makes the tournament very lucrative for the locals. If you reside in Wales, it may be worth shipping your family out to the local B&B for a week and letting your house out to Golf enthusiasts!

Event attracts Welsh stars like Shirley Bassey:

The Ryder Cup usually attracts some of Golf's biggest names and this year is no exception, with players like Tiger Woods on the bill.

And, excitingly, some of Wales' most popular artists are also confirmed to be putting on performances, including Cardiff's very own Shirley Bassey, Katherine Jenkins, the Loftprophets, Only Men Aloud and Shaheem Jafargholi. Steve Jones will be hosting the events and Catherine Zeta Jones will make a guest appearance during the opening concert.

Ryder Cup officials warn about fake ticket scams:

This week Ryder Cup Europe has voiced concerns over fake ticket vendors.
Golf fans are reminded that tickets are now non-transferable; this year all tickets contain photographic ID so you must ONLY buy your tickets from the official vendors.

Guide to avoiding pirate vendors:

• Don't let any third parties buy tickets on your behalf.
• Only buy shuttle tickets from the 'Ryder Cup Travel Services', as most roads will be closed to other transport during the week.
• Only book tickets with Ryder Cup Europe official vendors.

We’ll be back with more Ryder Cup golf news soon!