play off
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Woods went on to win the play-off on Monday, but who would have thought then that the 32-year-old, with 14 majors in the bag, would not catch Jack Nicklaus' record of 18?
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Once Wales had missed out after losing their play-off semi-final in March, the dream was gone.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
"Holing that birdie putt on 18 to give myself a chance and then two great swings in the play-off."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
To come close to matching the romance of Rory McIlroy's magical Masters then surely the Green Jacket in 2026 has to go to the man beaten in the play-off 12 months ago.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
‘One time in the middle of a play-off game I had to splint a quarterback’s leg with nothing but tree branches and strapping tape.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
