🔗 Share this article England Golf Seeks Treasury Support for 2030 Women's Golf Showcase Bid The last European vs US women's golf contest held on European soil took place in Spain last year, while the upcoming tournament set for the Netherlands in 2026. After the latest Ryder Cup success, England Golf is calling on UK authorities to support its bid to stage 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 been held twice in Scotland as well as once in Wales yet never on English territory. An official proposal has been assembled to hold it at the Grove venue in Hertfordshire eight years from now. However planners are seeking £30m to finance the bid and currently only £10m is in place. England Golf is pressing for Treasury support to cover the shortfall. Funding Requirements and Timeline Discussions to acquire government support commenced in early spring yet an answer on whether it will be forthcoming is urgently needed. The rights for the 2030 match are held by IMG who want a decision by the end of this month. As stated in the proposal papers, the organizing committee asserts that securing the event "offers substantial returns for England". Executive Perspective "We maintain currently it's right and proper that this prestigious event should be hosted on English soil," commented England Golf's chief executive. He continued: "We've provided multiple athletes over time and continue to do so, whether it's Charley Hull, Georgia Hall, or rising stars." Financial Benefits and Effects Concerning the benefit to public finance, the executive noted: "Recent events show the significant influence that huge golf events can have with regards to both local and national economies." He elaborated: "Undoubtedly what we anticipate may transpire through hosting this event, from the investment that would happen throughout the competition or whether it be new positions." Local economic stimulation Job creation Tourism increase More players taking up the sport Women in Sports Dimension "Female athletics is exactly right where we need to be at present, guaranteeing that sports become equal platform for men and women," he stressed. "Recent examples show the impact of the Ryder Cup does for golf. We've seen the effect of the Ryder Cup supports the men's game." Location Details This prestigious venue can be found near Watford and is ideally positioned to bring in visitors from Greater London. The venue has previously hosted premier competitions and boasts accommodation options suitable for the standards to stage an event such as the Solheim Cup. Financial Details To host a Ryder Cup on European soil would cost more than £400m but for the Solheim Cup the requirement is about £30m. "We require circa £20m in public funding to support the bid," the spokesperson stated. "And that's to add to already a significant investment from the host location and ourselves including further investors we plan to invest." Urgent Timeline The executive refused to say that negotiations are at a standstill, but acknowledged: "Undoubtedly there is a challenge presently concerning whether the government can fund premier competitions." "The government has proven, including major athletic events, including from the women's rugby perspective, that they are prepared to provide funding for specific tournaments." "In my opinion if we obtain supportive decision within the next month, it would enable us to secure the tournament to be staged in England." He summarized: "We currently lack the funding currently; our proposal cannot proceed. The situation could transform tomorrow should we receive approval, however the timeline is urgent." Government Stance Previous policy statements before the last election declared support to staging global tournaments and looking for additional chances to motivate young people of players and supporting sports participation. After requests for comment, a spokesman for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport commented: "Britain maintains international standing for hosting significant competitions and we want to maintain this." "Hosting tournaments within the country captures imaginations, promotes involvement and boosts regional development." "There exists a robust calendar of tournaments soon, such as women's sports in 2026 up to backing proposals to host major tournaments in 2035." "Backing for upcoming proposals will depend on multiple factors including how far they help create public and economic returns for Britain."