1972 U.S. Open (golf) Second round Second round

| Place | Player | Country | Score | To_par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Jack Nicklaus | United States | 71-73=144 | E |
| T1 | Bruce Crampton | Australia | 74-70=144 | E |
| T1 | Kermit Zarley | United States | 71-73=144 | E |
| T1 | Lanny Wadkins | United States | 76-68=144 | E |
| T1 | Homero Blancas | United States | 74-70=144 | E |
| T1 | Cesar Sanudo | United States | 72-72=144 | E |
| 7 | Arnold Palmer | United States | 77-68=145 | +1 |
| T8 | Lee Trevino | United States | 74-72=146 | +2 |
| T8 | Lee Elder | United States | 75-71=146 | +2 |
| T8 | Ralph Johnston | United States | 74-72=146 | +2 |
| T8 | Rod Funseth | United States | 73-73=146 | +2 |
| T8 | Gary Player | South Africa | 72-74=146 | +2 |
| T8 | Chi-Chi Rodríguez | United States | 71-75=146 | +2 |