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Jakob Barnes

US Open Playoff Format Explained: What Happens If There's A Tie

Tee marker at US Open 2026 at Shinnecock Hills.

Every golfer will be fighting to the last hole to be in contention for the US Open title at Shinnecock Hills, but there can only be one winner in the end.

With 18 holes remaining, Wyndham Clark held a six-stroke lead over his nearest rivals, but things can change in the blink of an eye in a Major championship. Especially one played as such a difficult test like Shinnecock.

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