The tournament was played over 144 holes at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida in mid-October.
[1] These included Deane Beman, Bob Murphy, Ron Cerrudo, Marty Fleckman, and Bunky Henry.
In addition, the field included Lee Elder, "whom many are predicting will be the first top-ranking Negro player."
These included the top three golfers from Britain: Tony Jacklin, Peter Townsend, and Clive Clark.
[4] South Africa's Bobby Cole was the medallist, tying the record for lowest total.