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Love or hate the 3-hole aggregate playoff; do players 'owe' anyone?

2025/3/19

Golf Channel Podcast with Rex & Lav

The discussion revolves around the unique three-hole playoff format at The Players Championship and Rory McIlroy's performance in the playoff.

The Players Championship uses a three-hole playoff format, involving holes 16, 17, and 18.
Rory McIlroy's strong performance in the playoff was highlighted by his strategic gameplay and control.
There was some criticism from media figures like Tony Kornheiser about the playoff format, suggesting alternatives like playing under lights.

00:00: Hello and welcome, without Ryan Lavner

1:00: Some people hate The Players playoff system?

4:40: Is McIlroy best equipped for a Masters run?

9:30: Not the media, but do the players "owe" anyone?

14:15: Tiger set the standard for media obligations

16:45: Valspar thoughts on JT, Xander and Spieth -- and Innisbrook

22:15: Phil's very hot (and very wrong) take on Scheffler and Niemann

27:40: PAC co-chair updates and policy board future

32:45: TLew, to Rex's chagrin, is headed for a Disney cruise!