Lee Trevino won his second straight Claret Jug, the first to successfully defend his title since Arnold Palmer in 1962.

Trevino finished one stroke ahead of runner-up Jack Nicklaus, ending his bid for the Grand Slam.

Trevino's win concluded a stretch where American-born golfers won eight consecutive major championships.

Wednesday, 12 July 1972 Thursday, 13 July 1972 Amateurs: R. Foster (+7), Mosey (+8), Revell (+9), Stephen (+9), Campbell (+11), Homer (+11), Gradwell (+13), Elson (+14), Bonallack (+15), Clark (+15), Berry (+19), Gray (+20).

Friday, 14 July 1972 Amateurs: R. Foster (+14), Mosey (+14), Stephen (+14), Revell (+15).