🔗 Share this article England Golf Urgently Requests Government Support for 2030 Women's Golf Showcase Bid The most recent European vs US women's golf contest held on European soil was in Spain last year, while the upcoming edition scheduled for Holland four years from now. In the wake of the latest men's golf championship victory, England Golf is urging UK authorities to support its bid to host the premier women's golf event on English soil for the very first occasion. This renowned tournament between the leading women players of Europe and the United States has taken place twice in Scotland as well as once in Wales yet never on English territory. A bid has been put together to stage it at the Grove venue in Hertfordshire eight years from now. Yet planners need thirty million pounds to back this proposal and currently only £10m has been secured. England Golf is requesting Treasury support to underwrite the shortfall. Financial Needs and Deadline Negotiations to acquire government support commenced in early spring but a decision regarding if backing will be granted is time-sensitive. The hosting rights for the 2030 event are held by the International Management Group who require a resolution within the current month. As stated in the proposal papers, England Golf believes that securing the event "provides substantial returns for England". Executive Viewpoint "We are convinced at this moment it's fitting for the Solheim Cup should take place on English soil," stated England Golf's chief executive. He added: "We have produced numerous competitors over time and still do today, such as Charley Hull, national team members, or rising stars." Financial Benefits and Effects Concerning the advantages for public funds, the executive clarified: "We've just seen the kind of impact that major tournaments can create concerning economic development." He continued: "Undoubtedly what we anticipate may transpire from a Solheim Cup perspective, including the investment that would happen throughout the event including new positions." Economic benefits for communities Work opportunities Visitor attraction More players taking up the sport Gender Equality Dimension "Women in sport is precisely right where our priorities lie currently, guaranteeing that sports become fair environment for all athletes," he stressed. "We have witnessed how the Ryder Cup helps golf. We've seen what the Ryder Cup does for men's golf." Venue Information This prestigious venue can be found in Hertfordshire and is well placed to bring in visitors from the London catchment area. This facility has organized major golf events and boasts hotel facilities suitable for the standards to stage a tournament like the Solheim Cup. Financial Breakdown To organize the men's tournament in Europe needs more than £400m while for the Solheim Cup the requirement is about thirty million pounds. "We're looking for approximately twenty million pounds through Treasury support to support the bid," the representative declared. "And that's supplementing current financial commitments from both venue and England Golf as well as additional sponsors we intend to put money in." Urgent Timeline The representative would not state that discussions have reached an impasse, but confirmed: "There is definitely a challenge currently with regards to whether or not public authorities can finance such tournaments." "The government has proven, including major athletic events, whether it be female competitions, that they are willing to provide funding for selected competitions." "I think if we could get a positive answer within the next month, it would enable us to obtain the Solheim Cup to come to England." He finished: "We currently lack the money right now; the bid stalls. The situation could transform soon with the thumbs up, but it really is time-sensitive." Government Position Official pre-election commitments before the last election declared support to staging global tournaments and looking for additional chances to encourage the next generation of talent and supporting sports participation. Following inquiries for a statement, a representative for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport said: "The UK maintains international standing for hosting significant competitions and we aim to preserve this status." "Organizing competitions nationally inspires people, promotes involvement and strengthens regional development." "There exists a strong pipeline of events soon, from the Women's T20 World Cup two years from now including supporting a bid to stage major tournaments in the future." "Support for future bids will depend on multiple factors including how far they help create community and financial advantages to the nation."