Great Britain & Ireland took a one-point lead after the first day foursomes.

The United States selected a team of 8 and a non-playing captain in January.

[4] Great Britain and Ireland selected their captain, John Beck, in February, initially as a non-player.

[5] 8 members of the British team were selected in early May, at which time Beck was given the option of playing himself if he chose.

Ewing did not play in the foursomes but replaced Harry Bentley in the singles.