2020 as part of a revamp of the European Tour's schedule in response to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event was the fourth event of a 6-week "UK Swing" and was again hosted at Celtic Manor and sponsored by ISPS Handa, although with reduced prize money of €1,000,000. The 2021 event was sponsored by Cazoo as part of a multi-year sponsorship deal which also included the English Open. The event was also backed by international footballer Gareth Bale and called the Cazoo Open supported by Gareth Bale. Course The event has always been played at Celtic Manor in Newport, Wales. From 2000 to 2004 it was played on the Wentwood Hills course. While that course was being redeveloped for the 2010 Ryder Cup, the Wales Open was played from 2005 to 2007 on the par-69 Roman Road course. From 2008, the event has been played on the Ryder Cup Twenty-Ten course. The 2021 course layout, at the Twenty-Ten Course Winners Source: Notes References External links Coverage on the European Tour's official site Former European Tour events Golf tournaments in Wales Sport in Newport, Wales Events in Newport, Wales Recurring sporting events established in 2000 2000 establishments in Wales