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After Europe's recent Ryder Cup triumph, the national golf association is calling on UK authorities to support their proposal to stage the premier women's golf event in the country for the very first occasion.

This elite competition between the leading female golfers of Europe and the United States has been held twice in Scotland and in Wales yet never in England. An official proposal has been put together to hold it at the Grove venue within Hertfordshire in 2030.

Yet planners require thirty million pounds to support the bid and at present just ten million pounds has been secured. England Golf is requesting public backing to underwrite the remaining amount.

Financial Requirements and Timeline

Negotiations to acquire government support began earlier this year yet an answer regarding if it will be forthcoming is urgently needed. The rights for the 2030 tournament are held by IMG who require a decision before month's end.

Per the bid document, England Golf believes that securing the event "provides huge value to the nation".

Executive Perspective

"We believe currently it's appropriate that this prestigious event should take place in England," stated the CEO of England Golf.

He continued: "England has developed so many players historically and still do today, including Charley Hull, national team members, or rising stars."

Financial Benefits and Effects

Regarding the benefit to the taxpayer, the executive clarified: "Recent events show the significant influence that major tournaments can generate concerning economic development."

He elaborated: "That's certainly what we believe may transpire with the Solheim Cup, from the investment that would occur during and surrounding the competition or the new positions."

• Boost to regional economy
• Employment generation
• Tourism increase
• More players taking up the sport

Gender Equality Dimension

"Women's sports is exactly bang on we need to be currently, ensuring that athletics provides equal environment for both genders," he stressed.

"We have witnessed the impact of the Ryder Cup does for golf. We've seen how the Ryder Cup impacts men's golf."

Venue Details

This prestigious venue is located in Hertfordshire and is perfectly located to bring in visitors from the capital region.

This facility has previously hosted premier competitions and boasts lodging amenities commensurate with the needs for hosting a competition of this magnitude.

Financial Breakdown

To organize a Ryder Cup on European soil requires significant investment however for the women's version it is around thirty million pounds.

"We're looking for circa £20m in public funding to guarantee it," the representative declared.

"This amount supplementing already a significant investment from the host location and England Golf and potentially further investors that we'd look to contribute."

Urgent Timeline

The representative refused to say that negotiations have stalled, but admitted: "Undoubtedly there is a dilemma at the moment regarding whether public authorities can support premier competitions."

"Previous examples demonstrate, including major athletic events, whether it be female competitions, that they are willing to put their hands in their pocket for certain events."

"I believe if we could get supportive decision in the coming weeks, we could to obtain the tournament to come to England."

He finished: "There is no the financial backing currently; our proposal stalls. This could alter tomorrow if I got the thumbs up, however the timeline is time-sensitive."

Official Stance

Previous policy statements before the last election stated commitment to organizing global tournaments while pursuing additional chances to encourage future athletes of competitors and supporting physical activity and wellness.

When approached for a statement, an official from the government stated: "The United Kingdom has a world-leading reputation in organizing premier tournaments and we aim to preserve this status."

"Hosting tournaments on home soil captures imaginations, promotes involvement and strengthens community prosperity."

"We have an impressive schedule of competitions over the coming years, such as women's sports two years from now through to supporting a bid to organize the football world cup in 2035."

"Support for upcoming proposals will be based on various elements such as how well they generate public and economic returns to the nation."