The Players tiebreaker rules: What's the playoff format in 2024?

We’re down to a thrilling finish at the 2024 Players Championship, with golfers possibly tying in the final round.

So if you’re here, you’re probably wondering: what are the tiebreaker rules and playoff format?

You’ve come to the right place! Here’s the answer, per the PGA Tour: it’s a three-hole playoff, with the winner being declared by best three-hole aggregate score from holes No. 16, 17 and 18. If they’re still tied after that? It’s sudden death for Nos. 17, 18, then 16, 17 and 18, so if one golfer birdies and the other doesn’t, it’s all over.

There it is! Enjoy the ending of this amazing golf tournament.

In the event of a playoff at THE PLAYERS Championship: three-hole aggregate score (16, 17, 18)

If still tied after three holes, the playoff continues in sudden-death format (17, 18, 16, 17, 18)

— PGA TOUR Communications (@PGATOURComms) March 17, 2024