The 1972 Golden Gate Pacific Coast Classic, also known as the Pacific Coast Championships, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts at the Golden Gate Fields in Albany, California in the United States.

The event was part of Group C of the 1972 Commercial Union Assurance Grand Prix circuit.

It was the 82nd edition of the tournament and ran from September 25 through October 1, 1972.

Jimmy Connors won the singles title and earned $8,000 first-prize money.

[3][4] Jimmy Connors defeated Roscoe Tanner 6–2, 7–6(5–3) Frew McMillan / Bob Hewitt defeated Björn Borg / Ove Nils Bengtson 6–2, 2–6, 6–2