The Celtic Manor gets a New Rolex

There’ll be no excuse for poor timekeeping at The Celtic Manor resort now that Rolex, a partner and the Official Timekeeper to the 2010 Ryder Cup has placed one of its largest clocks atop the Twenty Ten clubhouse.

The clock has been positioned on the front elevation of the clubhouse ahead of this year’s Celtic Manor Wales Open and is one of only two clocks of its size in existence. It measures 2.75 metres in diameter and weighs in at over 350 kilograms. Due to the sheer size and weight of the timepiece, it had to be winched into position by a crane and now compliments nine other clocks that were also recently installed in the Clubhouse interior, along with a further ten already existing clocks located around the Celtic Manor resort.

After the engineering feat to install and position the clock, David Cutler, the General Manager of Rolex UK said:

“There is no doubt that The 2010 Ryder Cup represents a milestone for The Celtic Manor Resort and, indeed, for Wales, and Rolex is delighted to be involved in its role as Official Timekeeper.

“Proud of its links with both The Ryder Cup and with Celtic Manor’s own Wales Open, it seems only appropriate that Rolex should mark this occasion in a special way and we are delighted to provide Celtic Manor with this, one of the two largest Rolex clocks in existence.”

Chief Executive of The Celtic Manor Resort, Dylan Matthews, said: “This impressive clock forms a fitting centrepiece for The Twenty Ten Clubhouse as it faces the 18th green where so much drama will unfold and where history will no doubt be made during The 2010 Ryder Cup.

“Rolex has been a valued Official Timekeeper of The Celtic Manor Wales Open for many years and we are delighted that our association with this prestigious and respected brand will be further enhanced by this signature time piece.

“It is now less than 500 days until The Ryder Cup takes place in Wales for the first time and, with this Rolex clock keeping such a close watch, we know that every single, remaining moment will be counted down with the utmost precision.”

The clock will ensure accurate time by operating an MSF signal, transmitted from Anthorn in Cumria which will calibrate the clock and keep it accurate to within one thousandth of a second.

The only other clock of the same size in the world also belongs to the world of golf and is situated on the Carnoustie Golf Course Hotel, which overlooks the final hole of the Open Championship links course.