1971 U.S. Open (golf) Made the cut Made the cut

| Player | Country | Years_won | Total | To_par | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Trevino | United States | 1968 | 280 | E | 1 |
| Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1962 , 1967 | 280 | E | 2 |
| Arnold Palmer | United States | 1960 | 288 | +8 | T24 |
| Orville Moody | United States | 1969 | 289 | +9 | T27 |
| Gary Player | South Africa | 1965 | 289 | +9 | T27 |
| Gene Littler | United States | 1961 | 290 | +10 | T37 |
| Julius Boros | United States | 1952 , 1963 | 292 | +12 | T42 |