The History of the Ryder Cup: A Tradition of Golf and True Sportsmanship

In the history of golf, the Ryder Cup has played a major role for over seventy years. Each year golf enthusiasts flock to the Ryder Cup, which has been hosted by a variety of countries, courses and climates, and every year they are rewarded with some of the most exciting and memorable matches. In order to understand the meaning and intensity of the Ryder Cup one must understand the rich traditions and evolutions that have taken place over the years for both the American and European teams.
Samuel Ryder: The Birth of the Ryder Cup Matches
There is debate among golf historians about exactly how the Ryder Cup began. Some claim the original idea was first developed in 1920 and the first unofficial matches played in 1921. What can be corroborated is the unof View the rest of this article