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Here’s the U.S. Open Playoff Format If Needed Sunday at Oakmont

A two-hole aggregate playoff at Oakmont would comprise the 17th and 18th holes. | Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

OAKMONT, Pa. — The U.S. Open hasn’t had a playoff since the famous 2008 edition at Torrey Pines where Tiger Woods defeated Rocco Mediate in an 18-hole Monday playoff.

The 18-hole playoff has been since retired by the USGA, but its new format has not yet been needed.

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