May 18, 2026 - 01:49

With a tightly packed leaderboard at Aronimink Golf Club, the possibility of needing extra holes to crown the 2026 PGA Championship winner is very real. The PGA of America has a specific and straightforward procedure in place if the tournament is tied after the regulation 72 holes.
Unlike some other major championships that use a full 18-hole Monday playoff, the PGA Championship settles ties with a sudden-death format. If the leaders are deadlocked after the final round, they will immediately head back to the course for a playoff. The playoff begins on a designated hole, typically the par-4 18th, and continues hole by hole until one player wins a hole outright. If players match scores on the first playoff hole, they move to the next designated hole in the rotation, which is usually the 10th hole, and then back to the 18th if needed.
There is no limit to the number of holes played. The Wanamaker Trophy is awarded to the first player to make a lower score on a playoff hole than all other remaining competitors. If more than two players are tied, the same sudden-death rules apply to the entire group. The format is designed to provide a fast, dramatic conclusion, ensuring a champion is crowned on Sunday evening. Fans at Aronimink can expect high tension if the final round ends in a tie, as every shot in the playoff carries the weight of a major championship.
July 1, 2026 - 18:51
ESPN reportedly favorite to renew TGL media rightsTGL, the simulator golf league backed by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy`s TMRW Sports, is shopping for a new media rights agreement after wrapping up its second season. The league aired its first two...
July 1, 2026 - 12:45
Cam Schlittler's odyssey: Tigers ambush Yankees' starting pitcherNew York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler endured a brutal outing Tuesday night, as the Detroit Tigers ambushed him for three home runs in a single inning. It marked the first time in his...
June 30, 2026 - 03:30
How do the 49ers compare to the Rams and Seahawks?The NFC West is shaping up to be the toughest division in football next season. The San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks all have legitimate claims to being among the best...
June 29, 2026 - 01:18
Nashville Predators Release 2026 Development Camp RosterTop prospects and hungry invitees descend on Smashville this week for high-stakes practices, culminating in the Future Stars Game as the next generation of talent fights for notice. The Predators...