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What is the the US Open playoff format?

By Charles Rahrig V

Jun 12, 2017; Erin, WI, USA; The US Open Championship Trophy seen in the Lexus fan experience during the opening practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hills. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2017; Erin, WI, USA; The US Open Championship Trophy seen in the Lexus fan experience during the opening practice round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Erin Hills. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports /
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The US Open Championship has a unique playoff format unlike any other of the major golf tournaments. Here’s how it all works.

When it comes to golf, very few events stand out quite like the US Open Championship. The prestige of the event has created some of the greatest legacies in the sport and it is a chance for a golfer to make a name for themselves.

This year, the 2017 US Open Championship will be taking place in Erin Hills, Wisconsin. It’s the first time the course has hosted the event and it will be a new look for the golfers to try and claim one of the richest prizes available.

What could also happen in the tournament is a playoff. Although it’s rare and hasn’t been seen since 2008, a playoff could indeed happen this week. The US Open does the playoff a little differently than the other major tournaments.

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In accordance with USGA rules, a playoff in the US Open requires that the tied golfers return to the course the very next day and play 18 holes all over again. There’s no one-hole playoff to determine the winner.

The golfers must once again go the distance and hope that they can play as good of golf as they did over the weekend. If by chance they are still tied after 18 holes on Monday, then the sudden-death format will take over. Going the distance and playing 90 holes is a surefire way to say that a golfer has earned their title. Will it happen in 2017?

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