England bid to stage 2011 Solheim Cup

England could stage the 2011 Solheim Cup for the first time if a bid by Hampshire-based company The Leaderboard Group is successful.

The plan, proposing The Oxfordshire Golf Club near Thame as host venue for the USA v Europe clash, will be the first to be officially submitted to the Ladies’ European Tour ahead of the May deadline.

“It’s the biggest and best matchplay event in the world in the ladies’ game and we will do everything in our power to ensure the 2011 Solheim Cup comes to The Oxfordshire,” said David Walls, Leaderboard Group’s sales and marketing director.