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Newport prepares Ryder Cup fanzone

Newport, the Welsh city that will host this year’s Ryder Cup, has announced fans without a ticket for the Celtic Manor resort will have the chance to watch the golf event at a FIFA World Cup-inspired fanzone.

The free-of-charge Newport fanzone will have big screens, live music, food stalls and mini-golf, with a total capacity of 2,000 people.

“It’s an exciting year for Newport and we want to make the Ryder Cup experience as enjoyable as possible for locals and visitors alike,” said Matthew Evans, leader of Newport City Council, according to Golfmagic.com “The Fanzone is going to be a great place to take in the golf and the atmosphere will be electric.”

The 2010 edition of the Ryder Cup is scheduled for October 1 to 3.