Just 20 mins from Usk town is the 2010 host of the Ryder cup, the Celtic Manor Resort

Other quality courses in the area are:
The Rolls of Monmoth
The Cradoc in Powys

Walking

The Usk Valley Walk is a great starting point for anyone to experience the diversity of the Usk valley. See www.walking.visitwales.com/ for details of many other accessible walks.

Castles, churches and priories

Monmouthshire has the highest number of castles and prioriess of any county in Britain.
Notable visits are:
White Castle
Skenfrith Castle
Raglan Castle
Llantony Priory

Raglan Castle, Monmouthshire

Great Food and Wine

The Usk Valley area has built a strong reputation as a gourmet's paradise, here are some of the highlights:
The Fox Hunter
The Hardwick
The Crown at Whitebrook (Wales's only Michelin starred restaurant)
The Angel Hotel, Abergavenny