Horace Hutchinson and Johnny Laidlay were the two leading amateurs playing.

Brown and John Lambert led after the first round, both scoring 38.

Brown had an excellent 37 in the third round and took a one-stroke lead over Willie Campbell.

Willie Park Jr. finished strongly, but his chances were ruined by taking 34 on the first six holes of his first round.

Source:[2] Friday, 5 November 1886 Individual round scores are only known for the leading seven players.