PGA Championship playoff format: How it works
The PGA Championship employs a three-hole aggregate playoff format to determine its champion. This format was first introduced in 2000 during a playoff between Tiger Woods and Bob May. If players are still tied after the three holes, a sudden-death playoff is conducted until a winner is decided.
- ▪The PGA Championship uses a three-hole aggregate playoff format.
- ▪The playoff format was first used in 2000 when Tiger Woods defeated Bob May.
- ▪If players are tied after 72 holes, they compete on specific holes at the course.
- ▪If still tied after the three holes, a sudden-death playoff occurs.
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