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Tommy Fleetwood
FedEx Cup champion, eight-time European Tour winner and current world number three-ranked golfer, Tommy Fleetwood – part of the Europe team that won the Ryder Cup in 2025 – has now backed the ambition to bring one of the world’s most popular contests to the North West.
Hosting the event would add more than £1.2 billion to the North West’s economy in Gross Value Added (GVA), while restoring the historic parkland would leave a lasting legacy locally for generations.
Tommy Fleetwood, professional golfer and Ryder Cup winner, said:
“As a golfer, a Ryder Cup being in England, first and foremost, would be something special. On top of that, to do it in the North West of England, where I’m from, would be amazing.
“We have so much to offer, the people have a lot to offer, the infrastructure has a lot to offer, and I think it would be something that would be incredible. I’m totally in favour of it and would be happy to support as much as I can!
“Whenever it’s on the Ryder Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, and bringing that to the North West of England would be something very special that we’d remember forever.”
Tommy Fleetwood
Four-time Ryder Cup player and proud Northwest native
Greg Holmes
Greg currently represents England and Lancashire and is expected to turn professional in the latter part of 2026. This initiative reflects our core community objective and our dedication to nurturing talent.
By investing in grassroots development, Hulton Park is not only creating opportunities for future champions but also reinforcing its role as a hub for sport, community and national pride.
Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, said:
“The success of the BRIT Awards in Manchester shows that we can we attract and deliver international events to a brilliant standard. Culture and sport will be major drivers of our good growth, and that’s why we’re bidding to host the biggest ever Ryder Cup in Bolton in 2035.
“We’ve had promising conversations with organisers about bringing the tournament to a bespoke, world-class course at Hulton Park. But it will only be possible with the right infrastructure. We’re doing our bit to make it happen. We’re committing up to £70 million to deliver a transport package to not only help spectators get to the site but deliver major benefits for the people living in the surrounding areas.
“As well as the new jobs and tourist spend the Ryder Cup would deliver, there’s also a chance to deliver a lasting legacy. We want to work with Government to align transport investment to the tournament – delivering more frequent and modern trains on the Atherton line, investing in better rail stations and speeding up work to connect the area to the Metrolink network.
“We’re serious about making sure every part of Greater Manchester benefits from our approach to good growth. By almost doubling our Good Growth Fund, thanks to a landmark partnership with the National Wealth Fund and new investment from Government, we can invest in bringing even more homes, jobs and opportunities to our communities.”
Rick Sheils
YouTuber and Influencer
We’re proud to have Golf’s biggest YouTuber, Rick Sheils backing the Hulton Park big to bring the Ryder Cup to Hulton Park in 2035.
“Just two miles from where I grew up, a brand-new championship course Hulton Park. It would bring hundred of thousands of fans, and will bring millions of pounds into the region.
But more than that. A legacy for the North West that lasts decades.
This one would be special”