Harold Hilton, an amateur, won the Championship for the second time, a stroke ahead of James Braid.

Royal Liverpool was the home club of many of the leading amateurs of the day including John Ball Jr. and Hilton, both of whom had already won the Championship.

Braid led by two from Herd, George Pulford and Tait with Hilton a further stroke behind and Brown and Tom Vardon five behind the leader.

Disappointing front nines from Herd and Pulford put them out of contention, leaving only Braid with a chance to match Hilton.

Wednesday, 19 May 1897 Source:[2] Thursday, 20 May 1897 As an amateur Hinton received "£30 in plate" in addition to the "Championship Cup" and "Gold Medal".