Spring 1977 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates

Due to the size of the field the first three days, Tuesday through Thursday, included the addition of the No.

Another notable golfer in the field included former Walker Cup player Phil Hancock who also missed qualifying by one stroke from the previous year.

Other notable golfers in the field included Bob Byman, one of Strange's teammates at Wake Forest, Greg Powers, Beau Baugh, and Lance Suzuki.

Well-known international players included Canada's Bob Panasik and New Zealand's Simon Owen.

However, he "faltered" during the fourth round's back nine to allow Curtis Strange and Bill Pelham to take the lead.

[4] Suzuki, however, "finished with a flourish," shooting a final round 66 (−6), including consecutive birdies between the 14th and 17th holes.

"[6] Hancock finished with a 69 (−3) to earn medallist honors at 417 (−14), one ahead of Suzuki and Levi.