Andy Burnham Tees Off Bid to Bring Ryder Cup Golf Tournament to Bolton

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.

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