Defending champion Ray Edmonds defeated Geoff Thomas 11–9 in the final to retain the title.

Ray Edmonds, who won the title in 1972, was the defending champion for 1974.

In the next session, Thomas took a 7–6 lead before Edmonds levelled the score.

In the final session, Edmonds moved into a 9–7 lead before Thomas equalised at 9–9.

[4] Alwyn Lloyd made the highest break of the tournament, 104, during the group stage.