1978 World Cup (men's golf)
The 1978 World Cup took place November 30 – December 3 at the Makai Golf Club in Hanalei in Kauaʻi County, Hawaii. It was the 26th World Cup event. The tournament was a 72-hole stroke play team event with 48 teams. Each team consisted of two players from a country. The combined score of each team determined the team results. The United States team of John Mahaffey and Andy North won by ten strokes over the Australian team of Wayne Grady and Greg Norman.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | November 30 – December 3 |
| Location | Hanalei, Princeville, Hawaii, U.S. 22°12′24″N 159°30′3″W |
| Course(s) | Hanalei, Makai course |
| Format | 72 holes stroke play combined score |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,940 yards (6,350 m) |
| Field | 48 two-man teams |
| Cut | None |
| Winner's share | $6,000 team $3,000 individual |
| Champion | |
| United States John Mahaffey & Andy North | |
| 564 (−12) | |
| Location map | |
Makai GC, Hanalei Location in the Pacific Ocean Makai GC, Hanalei Location in Kauaʻi County in the state of Hawaii, U.S. | |
The individual competition for The International Trophy was won by Mahaffey two strokes ahead of North. Greg Norman and Thailand's Sukree Onsham tied for third.
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