1978 U.S. Open (golf) Made the cut Made the cut

| Player | Country | Years_won | Total | To_par | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Irwin | United States | 1974 | 288 | +4 | T4 |
| Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1962 , 1967 , 1972 | 289 | +5 | T6 |
| Gary Player | South Africa | 1965 | 289 | +5 | T6 |
| Johnny Miller | United States | 1973 | 289 | +5 | T6 |
| Lee Trevino | United States | 1968 , 1971 | 291 | +7 | T12 |
| Jerry Pate | United States | 1976 | 292 | +8 | T16 |
| Billy Casper | United States | 1959 , 1966 | 297 | +13 | T30 |
| Lou Graham | United States | 1975 | 298 | +14 | T35 |