US Open Playoff: What to Know
A Look at the Format and History
History of the Playoff
From 1928 to 1931, the USGA employed a 36-hole playoff format for ties.
Current Format
Currently, the US Open playoff format consists of two holes if there is a tie after 72 holes.
Recent Playoff
The last US Open playoff occurred in 2008 when Tiger Woods defeated Rocco Mediate in a marathon finish at Torrey Pines.
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