1972 U.S. Open (golf) Past champions in the field Past champions in the field

| Player | Country | Years_won | Total | To_par | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1962 , 1967 | 290 | +2 | 1 |
| Arnold Palmer | United States | 1960 | 294 | +6 | 3 |
| Lee Trevino | United States | 1968 , 1971 | 295 | +7 | T4 |
| Billy Casper | United States | 1959 , 1966 | 300 | +12 | T11 |
| Orville Moody | United States | 1969 | 301 | +13 | T15 |
| Gary Player | South Africa | 1965 | 301 | +13 | T15 |
| Julius Boros | United States | 1952 , 1963 | 305 | +17 | T29 |
| Tony Jacklin | England | 1970 | 307 | +19 | T40 |