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The Ryder Cup: The history of golf's greatest team event that started out of St Albans
Summary by Ground News
The 44th instalment of the Ryder Cup will take place this autumn just outside Rome. The first games originated in St Albans in 1927. It all began with Samuel Ryder, who was an entrepreneur, golf enthusiast and promoter living in the city. Ryder and his brother began sponsoring golf competitions to support local golfers. Ryder’s legacy is being celebrated with an exhibition in the Assembly Room at St AlbANS Museum + Gallery.