It was the first time that the host team lost the competition and the second of seven consecutive wins for the U.S. side.

Due to World War II, this was the final Ryder Cup for a full decade; the series resumed in 1947 in the U.S. at Portland, Oregon.

Source:[1] From the start of 1937, Henry Cotton became professional to the Ashridge Golf Club and hence became eligible for selection for the British team.

In April 1937, it was announced that, as in 1935, a selection committee of six would choose the Great Britain team for the 1937 Ryder Cup.

[5] 18 hole scores: Guldahl: 6 up, King v Shute: all square, Rees: 1 up, Cotton: 2 up, Alliss: 1 up, Snead: 2 up, Dudley: 1 up, Picard: 1 up.