🔗 Share this article Golf England Calls for Public Support for the year 2030 Women's Golf Showcase Hosting Proposal The last Solheim Cup taking place in Europe took place in Spain last year, with the next tournament set for Holland in 2026. In the wake of Europe's recent men's golf championship triumph, England Golf is calling on the government to guarantee their proposal to stage the Solheim Cup on English soil for the first time. This elite tournament pitting the leading women players of Europe and the United States has taken place twice in Scotland and in Wales yet never on English territory. An official proposal has been prepared to organize it at the Grove venue in Hertfordshire in 2030. Yet coordinators are seeking £30m to back the bid and at present only £10m is in place. The organizing body is requesting public backing to cover the remaining amount. Financial Needs and Deadline Talks to obtain Treasury backing commenced in early spring but a decision regarding if backing will be granted is required quickly. The rights for the 2030 tournament belong to IMG who require a decision by the end of this month. Per the official documentation, England Golf maintains that a successful bid "represents significant benefits to the nation". Leadership Perspective "We maintain at this moment it's fitting that this prestigious event should come on English soil," stated England Golf's chief executive. He added: "We've provided so many players historically and continue to do so, such as top English players, national team members, or rising stars." Economic Advantages and Effects Regarding the returns to the taxpayer, the executive noted: "Recent events show the type of effect that premier competitions can create concerning both local and national economies." He continued: "Undoubtedly what we anticipate may transpire from a Solheim Cup perspective, including the investment that would happen in and around the event including new positions." Local economic stimulation Work opportunities Tourism increase More players taking up the sport Women in Sports Aspect "Women in sport is exactly right where we need to be at present, making sure that sports become the most equitable environment for both genders," he emphasized. "Recent examples show how the Ryder Cup does for golf. Evidence demonstrates what the Ryder Cup does for the men's game." Location Details The Grove can be found in Hertfordshire and is perfectly located to draw fans from the capital region. This facility has previously hosted a World Golf Championships tournament and boasts accommodation options suitable for the standards to stage an event such as this caliber. Financial Breakdown To stage the men's equivalent in Europe requires significant investment but for the women's version the requirement is about £30m. "We require approximately twenty million pounds from the government to underwrite it," the representative declared. "This amount in addition to already a significant investment from the host location and England Golf and potentially additional sponsors we intend to contribute." Urgent Timeline The representative refused to say that negotiations are at a standstill, but confirmed: "There is definitely a dilemma currently with regards to if the government can fund such tournaments." "Previous examples demonstrate, from international sports, whether it be female competitions, that they are ready to invest public money for selected competitions." "In my opinion if we obtain a positive answer soon, we would be able to secure the Solheim Cup to come to England." He concluded: "I don't have the funding currently; the hosting attempt cannot proceed. The situation could transform quickly with support, however the timeline is on a tight time frame." Government Position Previous policy statements prior to the recent election stated commitment to delivering international events and seeking new opportunities to inspire future athletes of talent and supporting physical activity and wellness. After requests for comment, a spokesman for the Department of Media, Culture and Sport said: "The United Kingdom has a world-leading reputation for staging premier tournaments and we aim to preserve this status." "Organizing competitions on home soil inspires people, increases engagement and boosts local economies." "We have a strong pipeline of competitions over the coming years, including cricket events two years from now including supporting a bid to stage the Fifa Women's World Cup in 2035." "Funding for upcoming proposals will be based on multiple factors including how far they help create public and economic returns for the UK."