Real Federacion Espanola de Golf (RFEG) has appointed The Sports Consultancy to advise on Spain's bid to host the 2018 Ryder Cup.

London-based Sports Consultancy will support RFEG in formulating, managing and marketing the bid, drawing on extensive experience of the technical, legal and commercial aspects of preparing a host city bid, as well as its in-depth knowledge of the Ryder Cup.

Commenting on the appointment, The Sports Consultancy director, Angus Buchanan said: "We are honoured to have been appointed by the RFEG. This appointment really cements The Sports Consultancy’s position as one of the leading consultancies in the field of host city bidding." 

Jorge Sagardoy Fidalgo, director gerente, RFEG added: “The Sports Consultancy has a strong heritage in all commercial aspects of international sport as well as a great track record of delivering successful host city partnerships. I am confident they will deliver a first class bid for Spain."