By Rev Peter Crumpler2023-09-29T10:29:00
As the world’s top golfers gather in Rome for the start of the Ryder Cup, few may know that the British golfer, Samuel Ryder, who founded the tournament had a strong Christian faith. Rev Peter Crumpler explains
Millions of golf fans will watch the world-famous competition now played between teams from the United States and Europe, unaware that the idea began with a Hertfordshire seed merchant wanting to improve his fitness.
Samuel Ryder, who gave his name to the event, is buried in the cemetery just across from the church in St Albans where I minister. He died in 1936, aged 77.
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After his victory at the US Masters this weekend, the world’s number one golfer told journalists that golf was only the fourth most important thing in his life. The first, he said, was God. What a freeing way to live, says Jonny Reid
2024-02-13T11:48:00Z By Sam Hailes
Communicating the Gospel in 60 seconds was always going to be a tricky task, says Sam Hailes. Did the He Gets Us campaign miss the mark on repentance? Was it a colossal waste of money? Or was its message of grace, one our culture desperately needs to hear?
2023-08-09T10:44:00Z By Tim Bechervaise
Since moving to the Premiership in January, Dutch international Cody Gakpo has been making an impression both on and off the pitch. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the faith of the latest Christian footballer in the Liverpool dressing room
2024-09-12T08:19:00Z By Tim Bechervaise
Video footage has emerged of footballer Raheem Stirling getting baptised. Tim Bechervaise takes a look at the faith of the new Arsenal winger, the latest Premiership star to go public about following Jesus
2024-08-09T09:38:00Z By Emma Fowle
An increasing number of athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are speaking openly about their Christian faith. Emma Fowle takes a look at the sports stars giving all the glory to God
2024-07-11T15:12:00Z By Emma Fowle
Miracles do happen! Despite a slow start to their campaign, the men’s England team are in the Euro 2024 final. Ahead of Sunday’s game against Spain we take a look at the players who have professed faith in Jesus
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