The 1974 World Cup took place 21–24 November at the Lagunita Country Club in Caracas, Venezuela.

The individual competition for the International Trophy, was won by Cole, five strokes ahead Ozaki.

According to the Associated Press, the United States team of Lee Trevino and Hale Irwin were the "heavy favorite.

"[2] However, he also noted that "South Africa remain strong with Dale Hayes... and Bobby Cole.

"[2] Meanwhile, Ron Coffman of Golf World magazine stated that he thought the South Africans were the favorites.