Billy Burke won his only major title, defeating George Von Elm in a marathon 72-hole playoff, the longest in tournament history.

[10][11] In the era prior to sudden-death, 36-hole playoffs were required to break ties, so another was held the following day.

A bogey on the final hole narrowed Burke's victory margin to one stroke, 148 to Von Elm's 149.

[12][13] Burke reportedly smoked 32 cigars during the tournament, and quipped afterwards: "George Von Elm lost 15 pounds (7 kg).

Following this tournament, the USGA reduced the length of all future playoffs to 18 holes, which remained the format until 2018.