why is it called the ryder cup

The Ryder Cup is called the Ryder Cup because it is named after Samuel Ryder, an English businessman and seed merchant who donated the trophy and played a crucial role in founding the tournament. Ryder, who took up golf late in life, became passionate about the sport and financially supported British golfers. In 1926, he sponsored what was intended to be the first Ryder Cup match. The official tournament started in 1927, and since then, the event has carried his name as a tribute to his contribution and support of professional golf competitions between the United States and Europe or Great Britain initially.