People are only just realising what the Ryder Cup actually stands for
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It's that time of the year – or years, as the Ryder Cup is biennial – that golf is the most talked about sport on the planet.
On these shores, we're suddenly proud to be European, all in the name of beating the Americans. However, people are not sure how the Ryder Cup actually got its name.
Unlike most other pan-continental clashes, the Ryder Cup name bears no relation to geography. In fact, it's named after a person: Samuel Ryder.
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Born near Preston in 1858, few would have expected his name to live on centuries after his birth – especially when he went into the gardening business. Ryder amassed a significant amount of wealth at the turn of the century thanks to his businesses.
Ryder originated the idea of selling garden seeds in "penny packets". However, by 1920s, Ryder had found another love in his life, golf – after doctors suggested he spend more time getting fresh air.
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Alongside his brother, James, Ryder started sponsoring a number of golf tournaments around St Albans – where he had since relocated. In 1926, the first proposal for a concept that would become known as the Ryder Cup was announced, and after hearing about the tournament Ryder offered to sponsor it.
The 1926 Ryder Cup is not officially recognised as the first tournament, but it took place with Ryder as the sponsor. The first recognised edition took place in 1927, with Ryder supplying the trophy.
As a result, the two teams were playing for the Ryder Cup. Ryder passed away in London in 1936, having lent his name to one of the most famous sporting tournaments on the planet. But his legacy lives on.
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