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Dates set for 2010 Ryder Cup

The date for the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort in Wales has been set, the European Tour confirmed on Wednesday.

The matches between Europe and the United States will take place between Sept. 27 and Oct. 3.

"The countdown has truly begun for when the Ryder Cup will be played in Wales for the first time," George O'Grady, the chief executive of The European Tour, said in a statement.

"Together with all interested parties we now look forward to delivering the finest edition in the history of The Ryder Cup."

The 2008 edition of the team competition will take place at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky, from Sept. 16 to 21.