🔗 Share this article Golf England Urgently Requests Government Support for the year 2030 Solheim Cup Bid The last European vs US women's golf contest taking place in Europe was in Spain in 2023, with the next tournament set for Holland four years from now. In the wake of Europe's recent men's golf championship victory, the national golf association is calling on UK authorities to support their proposal to organize the premier women's golf event on English soil for the first time. This elite competition between the best women players from Europe and America has taken place on two occasions in Scotland and in Wales but never in England. An official proposal has been prepared to organize it at The Grove in Hertfordshire eight years from now. Yet organizers are seeking £30m to back the bid and currently just ten million pounds is in place. The organizing body is urgently seeking government funding to underwrite the funding gap. Funding Needs and Deadline Talks to secure Treasury backing began earlier this year yet an answer regarding if it will be forthcoming is required quickly. The hosting rights for the 2030 event are owned by IMG who want an answer by the end of this month. Per the proposal papers, the organizing committee asserts that a successful bid "offers substantial returns for the country". Executive Perspective "We believe at this moment it's appropriate that this prestigious event should take place on English soil," declared the head of the golf association. He added: "We've provided numerous competitors over time and maintain this tradition, whether it's Charley Hull, national team members, or Lottie Woad." Economic Benefits and Impact Regarding the returns to public finance, the spokesperson noted: "The Ryder Cup demonstrated the significant influence that huge golf events can generate with regards to economic development." He expanded: "Undoubtedly what we anticipate may transpire from a Solheim Cup perspective, including the spend that would be generated during and surrounding the competition or whether it be new positions." Economic benefits for communities Work opportunities Enhanced tourism Sports participation growth Gender Equality Dimension "Women in sport is exactly bang on our priorities lie at present, ensuring that we make sport fair opportunity for men and women," he stressed. "Recent examples show how the Ryder Cup benefits golf. We've seen what the Ryder Cup does for the men's game." Venue Information The Grove is situated near Watford and is perfectly located to draw fans from the London catchment area. The location has previously hosted major golf events and boasts hotel facilities appropriate for the standards for hosting an event such as this caliber. Funding Details To organize the men's equivalent on European soil would cost more than £400m while for the Solheim Cup it is around thirty million pounds. "We're looking for approximately twenty million pounds through Treasury support to support the bid," the spokesperson declared. "This amount supplementing existing substantial funding from The Grove and ourselves including other partners we intend to contribute." Time Sensitivity The executive would not state that negotiations have reached an impasse, but admitted: "Certainly there exists a quandary currently concerning whether or not the Treasury can support events like this." "Previous examples demonstrate, whether it be international sports, or from the women's rugby perspective, that they are ready to invest public money for certain events." "In my opinion if we could get supportive decision soon, we could to obtain the hosting rights for England." He finished: "There is no the financial backing right now; our proposal stalls. It could change tomorrow should we receive approval, however the timeline is time-sensitive." Government Position The government's manifesto during the campaign stated commitment to organizing global tournaments and looking for fresh possibilities to inspire young people of players while encouraging exercise and healthy living. Following inquiries for a statement, a spokesman from the relevant ministry commented: "Britain has a world-leading reputation in organizing significant competitions and we want to maintain this." "Hosting tournaments nationally inspires people, encourages participation and strengthens community prosperity." "We have a robust calendar of events over the coming years, such as women's sports in 2026 including supporting a bid to organize the football world cup in 2035." "Funding for hosting attempts will consider various elements including how far they generate community and financial advantages for the UK."