Great Britain and Ireland failed to win any foursomes matches, losing six and halving the other two.

In first singles session Great Britain and Ireland won five matches but needing 6½ points from the final 8 singles they could only win three, halve two while two of the lost matches went to the last hole.

Each of the 24 matches was worth one point in the larger team competition.

Rather, each side earned ½ a point toward their team total.

Ten players for the United States and Great Britain & Ireland participated in the event plus one non-playing captain for each team.