The event was promoted by The Silvertown Company, manufacturer of the Silver King golf ball.
From 1954 Moor Park became the venue of the Spalding Tournament which had been played at Worthing Golf Club from 1949 to 1953.
Henry Cotton then took the lead with a score of 281 leaving Padgham needing 11 for the last three holes for victory.
[5] As in 1936 the half-way leader had a poor final day, Kenyon scoring 75 and 76 to drop down the field.
Four players were tied on 211 after three rounds: Henry Cotton, Bill Cox, Arthur Lacey and Alf Perry with Paddy Mahon a shot behind.