1997 Open Championship Made the cut Made the cut

| Player | Country | Years_won | Total | To_par | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Calcavecchia | United States | 1989 | 282 | –2 | T10 |
| Tom Watson | United States | 1975 , 1977 , 1980 , 1982 , 1983 | 282 | –2 | T10 |
| Tom Lehman | United States | 1996 | 284 | E | T24 |
| Greg Norman | Australia | 1986 , 1993 | 287 | +3 | T37 |
| Nick Faldo | England | 1987 , 1990 , 1992 | 291 | +7 | T50 |
| Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1966 , 1970 , 1978 | 293 | +9 | T60 |