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Sudden Death Playoff in Golf Explained
A sudden death playoff in golf is used when two or more players are tied after the final round. Instead of playing a full extra round, the tied golfers continue one hole at a time until one player records a lower score than the others on a single hole. In the Masters Tournament, the Masters playoff rules use a sudden death format that begins on the 18th hole. If the players remain tied, they continue to the 10th hole and alternate between the 18th and 10th until a winner is decided. This exciting format ensures the tournament crowns a single champion while creating one of golf’s most memorable finishes.
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Masters Playoff Format 2026: Rules, Holes & How It Works
How does the Masters Playoff Format work? See sudden-death rules for holes 18 and 10, plus a list of winners from Gene Sarazen to Rory McIlroy.

