1982 PGA Championship Made the cut Made the cut

| Player | Country | Years_won | Total | To_par | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Floyd | United States | 1969 | 272 | –8 | 1 |
| Lanny Wadkins | United States | 1977 | 275 | –5 | 2 |
| Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1963 , 1971 , 1973 1975 , 1980 | 283 | +3 | T16 |
| Bobby Nichols | United States | 1964 | 287 | +7 | T34 |
| John Mahaffey | United States | 1978 | 288 | +8 | T42 |
| David Graham | Australia | 1979 | 289 | +9 | T49 |