Open Championship playoff format: How it works in the event of a tie
In the highly unlikely event of a tie at the Open Championship, players will take part in an 18-hole playoff to determine the winner. The playoff takes place on the following day after the conclusion of the final round.
The starting times for the playoff will be determined by the R&A, golf’s governing body. Players will play in the same groups as they did in the final round.
The playoff will be played under the same rules as the rest of the championship. The player with the lowest score after 18 holes will be declared the winner.
