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Bolton Aims for 2035 Ryder Cup with £240M Bid

3/19/2026

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Summary

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Bolton's bid to host the 2035 Ryder Cup was announced by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for a £240 million golf resort at Hulton Park.
The plan includes £70 million for a M61-M6 link road to improve transport access.
Professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood supports the bid, calling the Ryder Cup the biggest sporting event in the world.
If successful, England would host its first Ryder Cup since 2002.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 Ryder Cup, held from September 27-29 at The Belfry in England, marked a pivotal moment in golf, with Europe defeating the U.S. 15-12. This event, postponed from 2001 due to the September 11 attacks, attracted over 40,000 spectators and generated £100 million for the local economy. Bolton's bid for the 2035 Ryder Cup aims to replicate this success, enhancing regional infrastructure with a £70 million transport upgrade.

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Story summary

Bolton's bid to host the 2035 Ryder Cup was announced by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for a £240 million golf resort at Hulton Park.
The plan includes £70 million for a M61-M6 link road to improve transport access.
Professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood supports the bid, calling the Ryder Cup the biggest sporting event in the world.
If successful, England would host its first Ryder Cup since 2002.

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