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The U.S. Open’s playoff format is getting a major upgrade—starting in 2026, ties will be settled with a high-stakes two-hole aggregate followed by sudden death, ditching the old 18-hole marathon. Set to debut at Shinnecock Hills’ brutal 17th and 18th holes, this new twist amps up the drama after four of the last six Opens ended in one-stroke nail-biters. It’s a bold move that echoes the legendary 2008 Tiger vs. Mediate showdown—only now, the pressure’s condensed into fewer, more intense holes.

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