What are the PGA Championship play-off rules? Format and holes at Aronimink
The 2026 PGA Championship could head to a playoff if multiple players remain tied after the final round at Aronimink. The playoff format begins with a three-hole aggregate on holes 10, 17, and 18, followed by sudden death on the 18th if needed. This format has been used in five previous PGA Championships, with sudden death resolving ties when necessary.
- ▪The playoff starts with a three-hole aggregate on holes 10, 17, and 18 at Aronimink.
- ▪If players are still tied after the three-hole aggregate, sudden death on hole 18 will be used.
- ▪There have been five three-hole aggregate playoffs and eight earlier playoffs using 18-hole or sudden death formats in PGA Championship history.
- ▪Alex Smalley holds a two-shot lead heading into the final round, but 29 players are within five shots.
- ▪Past playoff winners include Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh, Martin Kaymer, Keegan Bradley, and Justin Thomas.
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