The Palmer Course was the natural first choice as the venue for the 1995 Johnnie Walker Classic. Golfing greats from the European, U.S., and Asian PGA Tours gathered in strength to pit their considerable abilities against Palmer's design. Masters Champion Fred "Boom Boom" Couples finally prevailed against an onslaught from the likes of the world's number one player Nick Price from Zimbabwe, Australian Greg Norman, Ernie Els, Colin Montgomerie, Ian Woosnam, Vijay Singh, and Frank Nobilo, but the real winners were the throng of knowledgable spectators, including the Philippines' premier golfer, President Fidel V. Ramos, who delighted the array of golfing talent on display at The Orchard.