1981 U.S. Open (golf) First round First round

| Place | Player | Country | Score | To_par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Thorpe | United States | 66 | –4 |
| 2 | J. C. Snead | United States | 67 | –3 |
| T3 | Bob Ackerman | United States | 68 | –2 |
| T3 | John Cook | United States | 68 | –2 |
| T3 | David Graham | Australia | 68 | –2 |
| T3 | Jack Renner | United States | 68 | –2 |
| T3 | Chi-Chi Rodríguez | United States | 68 | –2 |
| T8 | George Burns | United States | 69 | –1 |
| T8 | Rex Caldwell | United States | 69 | –1 |
| T8 | Hubert Green | United States | 69 | –1 |
| T8 | Lon Hinkle | United States | 69 | –1 |
| T8 | Billy Kratzert | United States | 69 | –1 |
| T8 | Johnny Miller | United States | 69 | –1 |
| T8 | Jack Nicklaus | United States | 69 | –1 |
| T8 | Tommy Valentine | United States | 69 | –1 |