1981 Open Championship Made both cuts Made both cuts

| Player | Country | Years_won | Total | To_par | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Trevino | United States | 1971 , 1972 | 287 | +3 | T11 |
| Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1966 , 1970 , 1978 | 290 | +10 | T23 |
| Arnold Palmer | United States | 1961 , 1962 | 290 | +10 | T23 |
| Tom Watson | United States | 1975 , 1977 , 1980 | 290 | +10 | T23 |
| Tony Jacklin | England | 1969 | 290 | +10 | T23 |
| Bob Charles | New Zealand | 1963 | 292 | +12 | T35 |
| Seve Ballesteros | Spain | 1979 | 293 | +13 | T39 |
| Johnny Miller | United States | 1976 | 293 | +13 | T39 |