Two-hole playoff

June’s US Open will have a new two-hole playoff in the event of a tied finish after the USGA abandoned its 18-hole, next-day format. The move, which comes into force immediately, brings the tournament into line with the US Women’s Open and both Senior Opens. In its 117-year history, the US Open has had 33 playoffs that have employed 18 and 36-hole formats. The last came in 2008 when Tiger Woods won the last of his 14 majors by defeating Rocco Mediate.