Businessman extraordinaire, model employer, supporter of charities, promoter of the arts, mayor of St Albans and sportsman.
Samuel Ryder is best known as the benefactor of one of the world’s most famous sporting trophies the Ryder Cup, however in his life he achieved so much and stood for values which we admire today.
The Samuel Ryder Foundation aims to raise awareness of Samuel Ryder and to promote objectives that he would support. See about the foundation for more.
We are seeking planning permission for a statue of Samuel Ryder in the centre of St Albans. We are actively seeking funding pledges, with the target of £50,000 to commission and place the statue.
To make a pledge to our statue fund raising appeal please go to donate.
Patrons: Jack Nicklaus Tony Jacklin CBE Colin Montgomerie OBE Bernard Gallacher OBE Ben Crenshaw Paul McGinley Lord and Lady Verulam Lord Charles Cecil