Burnham Bids for Ryder Cup in Bolton

0:00On March 18th, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has launched a bid to host the Ryder Cup at Holton Park in Bolton, marking the first time the event would come to Northern England in nearly 60 years. The proposed 250 million pound golf course isn't built yet, with plans dating back to 2018 when they first surfaced for the historic Parkland site. Local residents and conservation groups pushed back hard against the idea back then, worried about losing protected green space and the project still, hinges on securing the Ryder Cup. Burnham promises it could be the biggest addition ever, drawing 350,000 fans and leaving a strong legacy, including up to 70 million pounds for better local transport. While England hasn't hosted since the 1990s at the Belfry, this bid faces rivals like that course plus spots in Kent and Beffordshire, and it all needs government approval, with the decision not to do until around 2029. Made in AI