Each of the 26 matches is worth one point in the larger team competition.

In the event of a tie, the previous winner retains the Cup.

The club moved to the Balgownie Links in 1888, and has hosted a number of Scottish tournaments (including the Boys Amateur Championship) and the 2005 Senior British Open Championship.

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

Note: World Amateur Golf Ranking as of 4 September 2011.