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Past U.S. Open winners if the playoff was only two holes

LarkinCollectorLarkinCollector Posts: 8,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

Interesting analysis of what (possibly) would have happened if the rule change was in place in the past ... https://www.pga.com/news/golf-buzz/heres-who-would-won-every-us-open-if-playoff-only-two-holes

Like most of these kinds of looking back, it's hard to say how those involved might have played differently with a different format.

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  • estangestang Posts: 1,258 ✭✭✭

    Wow -- what an interesting analysis.

    For me, it solidifies that the 18-hole playoff is the better format. It's what makes the USGA event unique. I'd rather see sudden death or 4 holes (British), as opposed to 2-holes.

    This decision seems to be all about money. TV revenues and cost to keep up operations for another day.

    Enjoy your collection!
    Erik
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