# 2026 British Open Playoff Rules Explained | Pro Golf News

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Published: 2026-07-13T16:00:09+00:00
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The 2026 British Open returns to historic Royal Birkdale, featuring a powerhouse field including defending champ Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth — who triumphed there last time. With a unique, flexible playoff system in place — potentially three designated holes followed by sudden death on the 18th if needed — the tournament promises high stakes and thrilling drama. The last playoff was in 2015 at St. Andrews, and the 2019 overhaul to the three-hole format shows how the rules continue to evolve, adding even more excitement to the game’s oldest championship. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c11b7a4906209788

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