Rocco Mediate (L) and Tiger Woods (R) (Image Source: Imagn)
16 years after losing to Tiger Woods in a dramatic 18-hole playoff at the 2008 U.S. Open, Rocco Mediate has suggested a change in the playoff format for majors. While reflecting on his loss to Woods, the legend suggested that playoff rules should be different for a major and a 'normal event.'
At the 2024 Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Mediate was asked about his phenomenal performance at the 2008 U.S. Open. Replying to the reporter, the Florida native said all majors should have an 18-hole playoff to determine the winner. He said (via Golfweek):
"That was the most fun I’ve ever had playing golf. For sure. Bar none. I wish I could do it again. The 18-hole playoffs are over. Which is ridiculous. Every major should be an 18-hole playoff. And if you tie, it should be 18 more. It’s a major. It’s not a normal event.”
