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After Europe's recent Ryder Cup victory, England Golf is urging UK authorities to underwrite its bid to stage the Solheim Cup on English soil for the first time.

This elite contest pitting the best female golfers from Europe and the United States has taken place on two occasions in Scotland and in Wales yet never on English territory. An official proposal has been prepared to hold it at The Grove within Hertfordshire in 2030.

However coordinators require £30m to support this proposal and at present just ten million pounds has been secured. England Golf is urgently seeking government funding to guarantee the funding gap.

Funding Requirements and Deadline

Discussions to obtain government support started in early spring however a resolution regarding if it will be forthcoming is urgently needed. The rights for the 2030 tournament belong to IMG who require a decision by the end of this month.

According to the bid document, England Golf maintains that securing the event "provides substantial returns for England".

Executive Viewpoint

"We are convinced currently it's fitting for the Solheim Cup should be hosted on English soil," commented England Golf's chief executive.

He further stated: "England has developed numerous competitors through the years and maintain this tradition, such as top English players, national team members, or Lottie Woad."

Economic Advantages and Effects

Regarding the advantages for public funds, the executive noted: "The Ryder Cup demonstrated the kind of impact that premier competitions can generate concerning not just local economies."

He continued: "This is definitely what we anticipate can happen through hosting this event, whether it's the spend that would be generated throughout the competition including employment opportunities."

• Economic benefits for communities
• Work opportunities
• Visitor attraction
• Sports participation growth

Women in Sports Aspect

"Female athletics is exactly bang on we should be focusing at present, making sure that sports become equal opportunity for men and women," he emphasized.

"Recent examples show the impact of the Ryder Cup helps golf. We've seen the effect of the Ryder Cup impacts the men's game."

Location Information

The proposed location is located near Watford and is well placed to bring in visitors from Greater London.

This facility has staged premier competitions and features accommodation options commensurate with the needs to organize an event such as this magnitude.

Financial Breakdown

To stage the men's equivalent in Europe needs more than £400m however for the Solheim Cup it is around £30m.

"We are seeking approximately twenty million pounds through Treasury support to underwrite it," the representative declared.

"And that's in addition to existing substantial funding from the host location and our organization as well as additional sponsors that we'd look to put money in."

Urgent Timeline

The representative would not state that talks have reached an impasse, but admitted: "Undoubtedly there is a dilemma currently concerning if public authorities can fund such tournaments."

"They have shown, including international sports, including female competitions, that they are ready to provide funding for selected competitions."

"I believe if we could get supportive decision soon, we would be able to obtain the tournament for England."

He summarized: "I don't have the money currently; the bid cannot proceed. The situation could transform soon with the thumbs up, however the timeline is urgent."

Official Stance

Official pre-election commitments during the campaign stated commitment to staging global tournaments and seeking additional chances to motivate future athletes of players while encouraging exercise and healthy living.

Following inquiries for comment, an official from the relevant ministry commented: "Britain maintains international standing for staging significant competitions and we aim that to continue."

"Hosting tournaments on home soil captures imaginations, increases engagement and boosts community prosperity."

"We have a strong pipeline of competitions in the near future, including cricket events two years from now including backing proposals to stage the Fifa Women's World Cup in 2035."

"Backing for hosting attempts will consider multiple factors such as how well they help create community and financial advantages for Britain."