Ryder Cup Europe has announced the opening of the official Bidding Process for countries wishing to host The 2022 Ryder Cup.
This will be the second time such a process has been in place following the unqualified success to determine the 2018 host. Then, the process drew bids from Germany, Holland, Portugal, Spain and eventual winners France, who were unveiled at a press conference at Wentworth Club in May 2011.
Ryder Cup Director Richard Hills said: “The implementation of a formal bidding process for The 2018 Ryder Cup marked a new era for Ryder Cup Europe. The introduction of a fair, transparent and objective methodology was one not only welcomed by all participating countries, but one which also befitted a sporting event of the stature of The Ryder Cup.
“We have carefully considered how we might improve this process further and as a result, the timetable to determine the 2022 host will be shorter and simpler whilst retaining the level playing field approach. The key criteria in place enables us to evaluate each bid equally on both its sporting and commercial merits while, at the same time, allowing us to judge each bid fairly and thoroughly.”
As with the 2018 process, all bids must be channelled through national Golf Federations, Golfing Unions or Central Government, and only one bid per country will be accepted. Countries must officially advise Ryder Cup Europe of their intention to submit a bid by August 31st, 2014 and finalised bid dossiers will be required by February 16th 2015.
Following a period of detailed analysis of each bid by a management team working on behalf of Ryder Cup Europe, together with the assistance of an independent panel of experts, the host country and venue for The 2022 Ryder Cup will be announced in autumn 2015.
It is expected that bids will be submitted from a wide range of countries whose players are eligible for selection to the European Team and who are sure to benefit in a similar manner to previous host countries from the unique sporting eminence of The Ryder Cup.
KEY BID CRITERIA FOR THE 2022 RYDER CUP
- Demonstrable Government, Political, Institutional and Golfing Community support
- Commitment to the development of a world-class golf facility (new or existing) to host The 2022 Ryder Cup
- Provision of ancillary facilities, suitable access and infrastructure commensurate with the staging of an international sporting event, including proximity to a major international city
- Commercial opportunities available to The Ryder Cup
- Contribution of the Bid Country to the development of golf, for example:
- Legacy
- Contribution to the professional game
- Integration of golf within tourism and business communities
- Development of levels of golf participation
- Professional tournament golf at all levels
- Contribution to The Ryder Cup: eg Player eligibility and participation
The Ryder Cup – Upcoming Venues
2014: The Gleneagles Hotel, Perthshire, Scotland
2016: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, Minnesota, USA
2018: Le Golf National, Paris, France
2020: Whistling Straits, Kohler, Wisconsin, USA
2022: TBC
2024: Bethpage Black Course, New York, USA