Posts Tagged: sports chaplaincy

Beyond Winning: The Spirit of the Ryder Cup and the Nicklaus Jacklin Legacy

Recently, I had the privilege of congratulating Tommy Fleetwood on receiving the Nicklaus Jacklin Award, an honour that celebrates one of the most remarkable moments of sportsmanship in the history of golf and indeed, in all of sport. The award commemorates an iconic gesture at the Ryder Cup, when Jack Nicklaus conceded a short putt

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The Christian Faith Behind the Ryder Cup: Lessons for Today

When the world soon watches the Ryder Cup (26th-28th September 2025) golf championship, few will stop to ask: Who was Samuel Ryder, and what inspired him to create this contest of giants? The answer takes us not only to golf courses in Britain and America, but to the pews of a Congregational church in St

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Scottie Scheffler dedicates Masters victory to God

At the press conference held after his win Scottie Scheffler said, “My buddies told me this morning, my victory was secure on the cross,” he said. “And that’s a pretty special feeling; to know that I’m secure forever and it doesn’t matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure

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Sports For All Summit

TICCN minister Reverend Christopher Hughes attended the Sports For All Summit in the Vatican. People from around the world came together to promote the importance of sports for human, educational and spiritual growth. During the summit a Declaration was presented with a commitment from attendees to give greater promotion in their own institutions and sports

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