Verulam Golf Club (est.1905) the home of the Ryder Cup, silver plated trophy shield-decorated with an embossed period golfing figure mounted on dark stained wooden shield - overall 4"h. Note Samuel Ryder joined the Verulam Club in 1909 and only two years later, having proved his ability as a player he was elected Captain and would also be re-appointed to that office in 1926 and 1927 when the Ryder Cup was born