The 17th Ryder Cup Matches were held October 20–22, 1967 at the Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.

Source: [8] Despite having won his seventh major title as a professional at the U.S. Open in June, 27-year-old Jack Nicklaus was not a member of the U.S. team.

At the time, a five-year apprenticeship as a professional was required before Ryder Cup points could be earned.

[12] He expedited his status by passing PGA business classes in February 1966, and was granted full membership that June.

[15] Nicklaus and Goalby missed the cut at Augusta and Marr's T-16 finish was not enough to pass Johnny Pott for the tenth and final spot on the team.