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Why isn't there an adopted method introduced for play off's . Every country seems to vary. What do you think ? Set holes, sudden death, 18 hole play off or one hole over and over again. One option may be a closest to the pin from say 165 yards if time or light intervenes after players have completed a set number of holes.

I heard that Card convinced the FedEx cup to introduce the BCS system in lieu of playoffs this year. Those who didn't make the cut will vote on which golfer had the best performance.

That's the most ridiculous idea I've heard! I like the sudden death playoffs, they just appeal more to the viewer because he'll stay watching.

I'm glad we see eye-2-eye Not having a playoff makes for lots of criticism. hehe

Location more often than not will dictate the policy. An 18 hole playoff at the British Open would wreak havoc as far as getting people in and out of some remote links course with no nearby international airport. And for another day on the course, you have to pay for the whole production crew to be there and ask the volunteers for ANOTHER day of free work. The club membership will have to understand they don't get their course back on time, and an already over stuffed small town has to find a place for all those people (who have no rooms for Sunday night). Sudden death is the way to go because it's decisive and fair. It's not perfect, but at least we're not doing scorecard math or comparing random holes or god forbid a computer-generated winner based on statistical analysis.

Why not? The tournament entry form said the champion would be determined over a 4 day stretch. The winner should have to beat everyone over those days... And I feel funny robbing the players, who stepped up in that kind of pressure on a Sunday, of their momentum and essentially bottled lightning and saying come back tomorrow, we need time to come up with new hole locations and move tv cameras around and sell more commercials, tickets, and merchandise. The 4 hole playoff is cool though. Otherwise Van de Velde may have made another 20 foot par putt on a sudden death playoff at Carnoustie. I'm always ready to adapt to keep those ************** from winning majors.

Well it says the dates on the Championship Entry Form. And if I'm Geoff Ogilvy I'd way rather make Phil march back to the 18th tee then shake it off and come back tomorrow. As a fan, I hate the idea of the back nine being pre-empted by The View or Days of Our Lives. We could just make the tournament 8 rounds instead of 4 if you want them to keep going forever.

But why is sudden death ok at that point?

Ok, at that point we can cut and run :P And I don't care what the format is as long as it's not a cardoff. God I hate those.

I personally find the 4 hole playoff the finest by far of all the options- in any tournament. For 2 reasons

After playing 72 holes, you hate seeing 1 hole decide an entire 4-day tournament with sudden death. It's kind of unfair to the loser that he or she doesn't get an opportunity at a 2nd hole (esp. if he loses birdie-par!)

18 holes of golf for 2 players is overkill- too many reasons to list here.

A 4 hole playoff is the fairest and best of both worlds. It's not looooong and if your down 1 or 2 strokes, you still have an opportunity. Not to mention it's the best for the fans. If they are still tied- then sudden death is appropiate. This of course, is only my

Yes, I did. Actually, I convinced them that the voting system we have now will be more than sufficient to determine POY. Also, we will be implementing the Sagarin rankings to create a brand new BGS (not to be confused with bowling-golf, a nightmare for leaguegolfs everywhere ). No more playoffs for any sport.

The recently concluded Australian PGA had a play off which involved only the 18th hole. It's a great hole with great viewing but it is a TRUE par 4 where it is almost impossible (or stupid!) to attack the pin. Therefore each player is hoping to drain a 25/35 foot putt. Now this play off would have gone on and on except Nick O'Hern produced a stroke of genius (or luck!) and holed a 35 foot downhill bunker shot. This play off was proving to be a bit monotonous to the novice viewer but of course great viewing to a golf nut. Timing is the issue here due to light and TV commitments. I would prefer some variation in the holes with a commitments par 3 or par 5 included. If after 4 holes maybe a closest to the pin should be considered..... only a thought.

May determine POY, but can U imagine if they voted on winner based on performance over past few holes? Better shoot well down the stretch! haha

I don't like the players playing 18 over and over as well because if it's a par 5 it'll suit Tiger/Ernie/VJ rather than Funk/Durant.

Agreed there. I think playing the 18th first makes sense, but then they should go back to a different hole.