New Playoff Format for the 2023 US Open

A Potential Game-Changer at This Year's Third Major

As the excitement builds towards the final round of the 2023 US Open, the possibility of a thrilling playoff is looming large. For the first time, the US Open has adopted a new playoff format that could dramatically alter the outcome of the tournament.

Aggregate-Score Format

The new playoff format will feature an aggregate-score format played over two holes: the 18th and 17th. Players who are tied after 72 holes will head to the 18th hole, and the player with the lowest score will win the playoff. If the players remain tied after the first playoff hole, they will proceed to the 17th hole. This process will continue until a winner is determined.