A few years ago, I started gathering video footage and other material with the intention of producing a short film on Sam Ryder’s association with St Albans and the origins of the Ryder Cup.
Unfortunately, the day-job and life kept getting in the way.
However, on the occasion of the 40th Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, I finally managed to pull something together and here it is:
Thanks to a number of individuals and organisations who have helped in producing the film, notably:
- Verulam Golf Club
- David Holwell of the Samuel Ryder Foundation
- Alan Godfrey of Alan Godfrey Maps
The Samuel Ryder Foundation’s fund-raising for a statue of Sam in St Peter’s Street, St Albans, is gathering pace. Check out their website and if you’ve enjoyed the drama of the Ryder Cup, please consider pledging your support!
And for the definitive Ryder biography do get hold of a copy Samuel Ryder – The Man Behind The Ryder Cup by Peter Fry.