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After Europe's recent men's golf championship victory, the national golf association is calling on UK authorities to guarantee its bid to host the premier women's golf event in the country for the first time.

This renowned tournament between the best female golfers of Europe and America has been held on two occasions in Scotland as well as once in Wales yet never on English territory. A bid has been prepared to stage it at the Grove venue in Hertfordshire in 2030.

But coordinators need thirty million pounds to back the bid and at present just ten million pounds has been secured. England Golf is pressing for Treasury support to cover the remaining amount.

Funding Needs and Deadline

Discussions to acquire government support began earlier this year however a resolution on whether support will be provided is urgently needed. The rights for the 2030 match belong to the International Management Group who demand a decision by the end of this month.

Per the bid document, England Golf asserts that securing the event "represents huge value for England".

Leadership Viewpoint

"We believe currently it's right and proper that this prestigious event should be hosted on English soil," stated the head of the golf association.

He further stated: "England has developed numerous competitors through the years and continue to do so, including top English players, Georgia Hall, or Lottie Woad."

Financial Advantages and Effects

Regarding the benefit to public finance, the chief executive clarified: "We've just seen the significant influence that major tournaments can generate with regards to not just local economies."

He continued: "This is definitely what we anticipate can happen from a Solheim Cup perspective, whether it's the expenditure that would occur throughout the tournament or the job creation."

• Boost to regional economy
• Employment generation
• Tourism increase
• Sports participation growth

Gender Equality Dimension

"Women in sport is precisely bang on we need to be currently, guaranteeing that sports become the most equitable opportunity for both genders," he stressed.

"We've seen the impact of the Ryder Cup does for golf. Evidence demonstrates the effect of the Ryder Cup does for men's golf."

Location Details

This prestigious venue is situated close to London and is ideally positioned to attract spectators from the capital region.

The venue has previously hosted major golf events and offers accommodation options appropriate for the needs for hosting a tournament like this caliber.

Financial Details

To stage the men's equivalent on European soil requires significant investment but for the women's version the cost is approximately thirty million pounds.

"We're looking for approximately twenty million pounds in public funding to guarantee it," the representative stated.

"And that's supplementing current financial commitments from the host location and our organization including other partners that we'd look to contribute."

Urgent Timeline

The executive refused to say that discussions have stalled, but confirmed: "There is definitely a quandary currently regarding if public authorities can finance such tournaments."

"Previous examples demonstrate, from international sports, including women's sports events, that they are willing to provide funding for certain events."

"In my opinion if we could get a positive answer within the next month, we would be able to win the tournament to be staged in England."

He finished: "There is no the money at present; the bid cannot proceed. This could alter quickly should we receive approval, however the timeline is time-sensitive."

Government Stance

Previous policy statements during the campaign stated commitment to staging international events and seeking new opportunities to motivate the next generation of talent and supporting sports participation.

When approached for response, a spokesman from the relevant ministry stated: "The UK maintains international standing in organizing major sporting events and we want that to continue."

"Staging events on home soil captures imaginations, promotes involvement and enhances community prosperity."

"We have a robust calendar of tournaments in the near future, from the Women's T20 World Cup two years from now including supporting a bid to host the football world cup in the future."

"Backing for upcoming proposals will consider multiple factors particularly how effectively they produce community and financial advantages for the UK."