The British Open has a four-hole aggregate playoff format.

Here’s the British Open Playoff Format If Needed Sunday at Royal Troon

The oldest major has used a four-hole aggregate for years, with the last coming in 2015.

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SI World Golf Rankings

Lee Hodges is the defending champion at the 3M Open.

2024 3M Open Full Field: Final Push for the FedEx Cup Playoffs

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Russell Henley and Sam Burns will tee it up with each other in the penultimate group in the final round at the British Open.

Sam Burns vs. Russell Henley: British Open Round 4 Matchup Bets

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Scottie Scheffler is one of several Americans in the hunt Sunday at Royal Troon.

British Open Round 3 Fact or Fiction: The U.S. Major Win Streak Will Continue

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Shane Lowry, pictured Thursday, fell from the lead Saturday at Royal Troon with a 6-over 77.

Shane Lowry Unravels in the Worst of Saturday's British Open Weather

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Rain man: Horschel shot a 69 in brutal conditions to grab the solo lead.

Mother Nature Crashed Day 3 of the British Open, But Sunday's Finish Could Be Epic

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Sam Burns surged up the leaderboard with a Saturday 65.

2024 British Open Day 3 Facts, Stats and Numbers We Noticed

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Billy Horschel leads the British Open by one shot with 18 holes to play.

British Open Day 3 Winners and Losers: Billy Horschel Is Ready for His Major Moment

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Jul 18, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Xander Schauffele putts on the 12th green during the first round of the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

British Open Live Odds After Round 3: Xander Schauffele Leads Crowded Oddsboard Ahead of Final Round

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INSTRUCTION

Jason Day turned in the only bogey-free round Friday at Royal Troon.

2024 British Open Day 2 Facts, Stats and Numbers We Noticed

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Bryson DeChambeau won last month's U.S. Open but missed the cut at the British Open.

Bryson DeChambeau, Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods Among Missed Cuts at British Open

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Joaquin Niemann took an interesting route on the 8th hole at Prestwick Golf Club.

Joaquin Niemann Stunningly Makes British Open Cut Despite an Ugly 8 on Par-3 Hole

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Jul 18, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Shane Lowry reacts on the 7th green during the first round of the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

British Open Live Odds After Round 2: Shane Lowry Favored to Win Second Career Open

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McIlroy took his hacks while shooting 78-75 at Royal Troon.

Rory McIlroy Misses Cut By Five Shots at British Open

Bob Harig
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Justin Rose birdied 18 on Friday to pull into a tie for second at Royal Troon.

British Open Day 2 Fact or Fiction: Justin Rose Would be England's Most Popular Winner

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Scottie Scheffler shot a one-under 70 on Friday and enters the weekend squarely in contention.

British Open Day 2 Winners and Losers: Lowry Leads, Scheffler Lurks at Royal Troon

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Shane Lowry leads going to the weekend at the British Open.

Shane Lowry Makes Double Bogey After Rules Confusion but Recovers to Lead British Open

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MORE GOLF NEWS

Woods shot 79-77 at the 2024 British Open to miss the cut.

Tiger Woods Can Retire When He's Ready, But It's Now Time to Lower Expectations

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Ted Scott, Scottie Scheffler's caddie, had an uncomfortable Friday at Royal Troon.

Scottie Scheffler's Caddie Battling Illness at the British Open

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Christiaan Bezuidenhout hit the saddest shot of the British Open during Thursday's first round.

British Open Golfer Hit a Such a Hilariously Sad Shot, and Fans Had Jokes

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Jul 18, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Shane Lowry on the 14th tee during the first round of the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

Mics Caught Shane Lowry Cursing Out Photographer After Bad Shot on Disastrous Hole

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Daniel Brown finished in near-darkness Thursday at Royal Troon, and in the lead.

Who Is Daniel Brown? No One Could Imagine This Englishman Leading the British Open

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Justin Thomas led the field with seven birdies in Round 1.

2024 British Open Day 1 Facts, Stats and Numbers We Noticed

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Rory McIlroy likely shot himself out of this British Open with an opening 78.

British Open Round 1 Fact or Fiction: Rory McIlroy Isn’t Over the U.S. Open

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Rory McIlroy was among the pre-tournament favorites who struggled in Round 1 at Royal Troon.

Classic British Open Weather Broke Out Thursday and Few Had It Easy at Royal Troon

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Tiger Woods opened with 79 in what will likely be a short week at Royal Troon.

Tiger Woods Appears Headed for Another Early Major Exit at British Open

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Shane Lowry shot a bogey-free 66 on Thursday at Royal Troon.

British Open Round 1 Winners and Losers: Shane Lowry Shines, Rory McIlroy Falters at Royal Troon

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Xander Schauffele won $3.1 million and the Claret Jug on Sunday at the British Open.

2024 British Open Final Payouts, Prize Money, Winnings From Royal Troon: Xander Schauffele Wins $3.1 Million

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Jul 16, 2024; Ayrshire, SCT; Bryson DeChambeau, the 2024 U.S. Open winner, during press conference at the Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Troon. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY Sports

Bryson DeChambeau Used Word That Isn’t a Word to Describe Bad British Open Start

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McIlroy (78) and DeChambeau (76) struggled throughout their opening rounds at Royal Troon.

Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau Shoot Themselves Out of Contention at British Open

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Tiger Woods settled for a double bogey on the par-3 fifth hole during Thursday's first round of the British Open at Royal Troon.

Tiger Woods Had to Make Brutal Decision After Hitting Bad Shot at British Open

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Justin Rose shot an impressive bogey-free 2-under 69 in the first round at Royal Troon.

From Qualifying to a Bogey-Free Round 1, Justin Rose Playing British Open With Gratitude

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