This volume serves as the definitive annual record of the 1986 professional golf season, documenting the performance, statistics, and evolution of the sport during a pivotal year. Mark H. McCormack, a prominent sports agent and founder of IMG, utilizes his extensive access to the professional circuit to compile a comprehensive repository of tournament results, player profiles, and financial data. The text functions as both a historical archive and a technical reference for the state of professional golf in the late 1980s.

The text functions as a dense, data-heavy reference work intended for sports historians and dedicated golf enthusiasts seeking precise records of the 1986 season. Its clinical approach to statistical reporting and tournament summaries provides a reliable, objective snapshot of professional golf during this specific historical period.