During the competition, officials from the PGA of America and the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland discussed the possibility of allowing players from continental Europe to participate in the Cup, and Jack Nicklaus also advocated this change in a meeting with Lord Derby.
While discussing the inclusion of players from continental Europe in the Cup during the competition, officials from the PGA of America and the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland also considered allowing it. Additionally, Jack Nicklaus proposed this change during a meeting with Lord Derby.