What’s a golf playoff?

Golf playoffs are used when players tie at the end of a tournament. Major tournaments have different rules, with the US Open playing 18 more rounds the next day. The PGA Championship uses an aggregate golf playoff, while sudden-death playoffs are also common. The British Open switched from aggregate to sudden-death, while the PGA Championship […]

What’s a Playoff Beard?

The playoff beard is a tradition among North American sports teams, especially in the NHL, where players don’t shave during postseason contests for good luck. It started with the 1980 New York Islanders and has become a ritual among most NHL teams. Fans also grow playoff beards to show support and sometimes for charity fundraising. […]

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