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Andy Burnham Tees Off Bid to Bring Ryder Cup Golf Tournament to Bolton
Greater Manchester mayor hopes yet-to-be-built £250m course could provide ‘lasting legacy’ for north of England
TL;DR
- Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester mayor, is leading a bid to host the Ryder Cup in Bolton.
- The proposed venue is Hulton Park, which requires a new £250m golf course to be built.
- Previous plans for the course faced strong opposition from residents and conservationists.
- The Ryder Cup last came to the north of England in 1977.
- The bid, known as Bolton 2035, aims to be the 'biggest ever' Ryder Cup with an estimated 350,000 fans.
- £70m is committed to a transport package to support the event and local communities.
- Bolton faces competition from other potential UK venues like The Belfry, London Golf Club, and Luton Hoo.
- A government blessing is required for any UK bid, with decisions expected around 2029.