The 1988 World Cup took place 8–11 December at Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia.

It was the 34th World Cup event.

Each team consisted of two players from a country.

The United States team of Ben Crenshaw and Mark McCumber won by one stroke over the Japan team of brothers Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki and Tateo "Jet" Ozaki The individual competition was won by Crenshaw.

[1] Team International Trophy Sources:[3][4]