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Over 270 people attended last September's tournament at Golf National to watch Europe beat the United States 000½-17½ as France hosted the Ryder Cup for the first time. This was only the second time that the biennial competition has been held in continental Europe after that in Valderrama, Spain, in 10, and the economic benefits to the host country were described in a report compiled by researchers at Sport Industry Research. Sheffield Hallam University Center.

The report found that economic activity in France as a result of Ryder 2018 amounts to € 235,7 million. This figure takes into account the expenses of all spectators and participants in the event, as well as all organizational expenses, including those of the French Golf Federation (FFGolf) and the French authorities for the improvement. courses and infrastructure, the development of 100 municipal golf facilities inspired by the event bid, and other indirect or induced expenses.

It represents a significant increase from the £ 106million in economic activity in Scotland following the 2014 Ryder Cup.

Guy Kinnings, European Director of the Ryder Cup, said: “The 2018 Ryder Cup has undoubtedly been the biggest and most successful in Europe, with the considerable achievements of Thomas Bjørn's team at Golf National and the wider commercial impact this event has had outside of strings. "

“The numbers highlighted in this economic activity report demonstrate the major benefits that hosting a Ryder Cup brings to a country through spectator and visitor spending, in addition to the legacy of golf,” which in France included the creation of 100 courses. "

“The significant increase in economic activity in 2014 in Scotland also underscores the continued growth in the global appeal of the Ryder Cup as one of the biggest sporting events in the world. "

Pascal Grizot, President of the French Committee for the 2018 Ryder Cup, said: “From the start, we always kept in mind that we wanted to show that our country, France, could benefit from hosting the Ryder Cup. Teamwork at all levels made it possible to achieve this goal and as a result the Golf National event was one of the best golfing experiences ever. It has also considerably improved the golf audience in France and has served the development of the game. ”

“A separate report from the French authorities will be published shortly with comparable figures, which confirms the very positive economic impact for Île-de-France and the city of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. "

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