The Ryder Cup is the trophy — the "cup" in the event's title refers to the trophy itself. And the Ryder Cup trophy is one of the most-famous in golf. How big is it? What is made of? Who created it? Who is the figure of a golfer that tops the cup? Let's dive into the cup. We'll start with its backstory. The creation of the Ryder Cup trophy began in 1926 when the competition's namesake put up