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Brigg: Brigg Rotarians hold The Ryder Cup |
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Written by Dave Brittain (Brigg)
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Monday, 03 April 2006 |
 Several keen golfing Rotarians within The Rotary Club of Brigg came close to holding The Ryder Cup on 30 March 2006. The Ryder Cup was on display at Brigg Rotary Club when Chief Executive of the PGA, Sandy Jones came along with David Edwards, Golf Professional at Forest Pines, to talk about the trophy.The golfing members of Brigg Rotary Club were keen to get their hands on the solid gold cup - undoubtedly the nearest they will ever get to owning such a prestigious prize... Picture left to right: Rotarians David Brittain, Brian Cawkwell & Jack Brown with trophy, Vice President Tom Hogg, Rotarian Brian Parker & Sandy Jones PGA Chief Executive
The Ryder Cup was originally purchased in 1927 for £250 by Samuel Ryder who gave the cup to the PGA so that it could be played for every two years between professional golfers from Britain and America. The first official competition was won by America in Worcester, Massachusetts but the second in 1929 was won by Britain in Moortown, Leeds.
The competition has swung backwards and forwards over the years and was last won by Europe in 2004 when Scotsman Colin Montgomerie sank the winning putt; the next outing will be at The K Club in Straffan, Ireland, later on in 2006. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 10 April 2006 )
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