was considered among the favorites. In the first round, however, Hutchinson shot a 73 and his team was quickly six shots behind the American team. Ultimately, South Africa finished in a tie for 12th among 34 teams, 33 shots behind the victorious American team. In mid-1963, Hutchinson returned Europe. In April, he played the Cox Moore tournament at Wollaton Park in England. He shot a 69 (−1) to position himself in second place. He and fellow South African Harold Henning were the only players to break par. He shot over par in the second and third rounds but remained close to the lead. He played in the final group with Englishman Harry Weetman during the final round. Hutchinson shot a 33 on the front nine to get within one of the lead. He ultimately finished at 279 (−1), in a tie for third, three behind champion Brian Huggett. He earned 250 pounds for his efforts. In August, he played the Woodlawn International Invitational, a three-day, four-round event at an American air force base in Germany. He won the tournament, finishing at 271, defeating compatriot Retief Waltman by six shots. In December, Hutchinson played the Transvaal Open. He finished at 278, one behind champion Retief Waltman and one ahead of third-place finisher Gary Player. In July 1964, he played the two-round Bowmaker Tournament in Sunningdale, England. He shot an opening round 73 to put him several shots behind. However, he shot a "spirited" final round 65 to finish in solo third place. He finished one behind Peter Alliss and two behind champion Neil Coles. In addition to the third place prize money, Hutchinson earned 180 pounds for the round of the day. In August, he attempted to defend his Woodlawn International Invitational championship. In the second round, he broke the course record with a 62. He was within one of Roberto De Vicenzo's lead. In the final round, he outplayed de Vicenzo by four to win. He finished at 272; de Vicenzo and Spain's Ángel Miguel finished two shots back. Late in the year Hutchinson was again selected to represent South Africa at the Canada Cup. He was teammates with Gary Player. The event was held in December at Royal Kaanapali Golf Course in Kaanapali, Hawaii. It was expected that South Africa would be among "the leading challengers." In the first round, both he and Player shot 69s and tied the