1981 U.S. Open (golf) Made the cut Made the cut

| Player | Country | Years_won | Total | To_par | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Nicklaus | United States | 1962 , 1967 , 1972 , 1980 | 280 | E | T6 |
| Johnny Miller | United States | 1973 | 285 | +5 | T23 |
| Gary Player | South Africa | 1965 | 286 | +6 | T26 |
| Jerry Pate | United States | 1976 | 286 | +6 | T26 |
| Hubert Green | United States | 1977 | 288 | +8 | T37 |
| Andy North | United States | 1978 | 290 | +10 | T43 |
| Hale Irwin | United States | 1974 , 1979 | 292 | +12 | T58 |