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Following the latest Ryder Cup victory, England Golf is calling on the government to support their proposal to organize the premier women's golf event on English soil for the very first occasion.

This elite competition between the best women players of Europe and the United States has taken place twice in Scotland and in Wales yet never in England. An official proposal has been prepared to organize it at The Grove in Hertfordshire in 2030.

However planners are seeking thirty million pounds to support the bid and at present just ten million pounds has been secured. The organizing body is urgently seeking Treasury support to guarantee the remaining amount.

Financial Needs and Timeline

Talks to acquire government support started earlier this year however a resolution on whether backing will be granted is time-sensitive. The rights for the 2030 tournament belong to IMG who demand a resolution before month's end.

As stated in the proposal papers, England Golf asserts that winning the hosting rights "provides significant benefits for England".

Executive Perspective

"We believe currently it's appropriate that this prestigious event should take place on English soil," stated England Golf's chief executive.

He continued: "We have produced so many players over time and continue to do so, whether it's top English players, national team members, or rising stars."

Economic Advantages and Impact

Regarding the returns for public funds, the spokesperson clarified: "The Ryder Cup demonstrated the type of effect that major tournaments can generate regarding economic development."

He expanded: "This is definitely what we expect will occur from a Solheim Cup perspective, whether it's the expenditure that would be generated throughout the competition or whether it be job creation."

• Economic benefits for communities
• Work opportunities
• Enhanced tourism
• Sports participation growth

Gender Equality Dimension

"Women's sports is just right where we need to be right now, ensuring that sports become fair environment for both genders," he emphasized.

"Recent examples show what the Ryder Cup benefits golf. We have observed the effect of the Ryder Cup supports the men's game."

Location Information

The proposed location is situated in Hertfordshire and is ideally positioned to bring in visitors from the London catchment area.

The location has previously hosted major golf events and offers accommodation options suitable for the standards to organize an event such as the Solheim Cup.

Financial Breakdown

To organize the men's tournament on European soil would cost more than £400m while for the women's event it is around thirty million pounds.

"We're looking for circa £20m from the government to underwrite it," the executive declared.

"This amount supplementing existing substantial funding from the host location and our organization as well as other partners we plan to contribute."

Urgent Timeline

The spokesperson declined to confirm that negotiations have reached an impasse, but acknowledged: "There is definitely a quandary at the moment regarding if public authorities can fund premier competitions."

"They have shown, from from a world athletics perspective, or from the women's rugby perspective, that they are prepared to provide funding for specific tournaments."

"I believe should we receive a positive answer soon, we could to secure the hosting rights to be staged in England."

He finished: "I don't have the funding currently; the hosting attempt cannot proceed. This could alter soon should we receive the thumbs up, but it really is time-sensitive."

Government Position

Official pre-election commitments prior to the recent election stated commitment to staging premier competitions and seeking fresh possibilities to inspire the next generation of talent and supporting exercise and healthy living.

After requests for comment, an official for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport said: "The United Kingdom has a world-leading reputation for hosting premier tournaments and we intend to maintain this."

"Organizing competitions within the country inspires people, promotes involvement and strengthens local economies."

"There exists an impressive schedule of events in the near future, such as women's sports in 2026 up to backing proposals to host the football world cup in the future."

"Backing for hosting attempts will be based on various elements including how far they help create public and economic returns for the UK."