The event was originally to be played at Chicago Golf Club but they withdrew in 1991 because of pressure due to their membership policy relating to minorities and women.

Because of heavy overnight rain the first day foursomes were abandoned.

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

If the two teams were tied, the previous winner would retain the trophy.

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