ST. PAUL — The 2016 Ryder Cup was awarded to the Hazeltine National Golf Club near Minneapolis years ago, however its promoters quietly recently tried to wedge money into Minnesota’s new state budget for logistical assistance and sponsorships of the event.

Although their efforts fell short — the Legislature concluded its session after passing a budget without any money for the prestigious tournament — organizers are expected to continue to push for state assistance before next year’s event.

Their pitch — detailed in a private meeting held days before lawmakers adjourned their 2015 legislative session — ran from $600,000 to $2 million depending on the state’s involvement and willingness to absorb security costs. Potential benefits would range from the use of a private chalet for tourism and business promotion to Minnesota-themed ads run on international TV to hundreds of event tickets.

Emails, handwritten notes and other documents obtained by The Associated Press under a public records law highlight the late scramble and the wariness by state officials about buying in.

“They want $1.5 million from the state. Get real,” Minnesota tourism director John Edman wrote to colleagues the morning after the May 12 meeting with tournament representatives, other state agency leaders and at least one legislator. “It is not in our interest. They want us more than we want them.”