US Open Playoff Format 2023
How it Works
A New Era of Playoffs
Get ready for an exciting change at the 2023 US Open! This year, the tournament will introduce a new playoff format that promises to bring even more drama and intensity to the final round.
Gone is the traditional 18-hole playoff. Instead, the US Open will now adopt a two-hole aggregate-score playoff format. If players remain tied after 72 holes, they will head to the No. 1 and No. 17 holes at the Los Angeles Country Club for a sudden-death playoff.
The player with the lowest aggregate score over the two holes will be crowned the US Open champion. In case of a tie on the playoff holes, the players will continue to the No. 1 and No. 17 holes until a winner is determined.
This new playoff format has been met with mixed reactions from fans and players alike. Some argue that it increases the chances of an upset and rewards players who can perform under pressure in sudden-death situations. Others prefer the traditional 18-hole playoff, believing that it gives players a fair chance to show their endurance and consistency over a longer distance.
Regardless of your stance on the new playoff format, one thing is for sure: the 2023 US Open is shaping up to be one for the ages. With a stacked field and a new playoff system in place, fans are in for a thrilling ride.
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