What is the British Open playoff format?

If golfers are tied at the end of regulation at the British Open, what takes place from there in a playoff format?

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This weekend the entire golf world will be glued to their television sets as we get another major tournament this year. This time we’re heading off to St. Andrews where we will see the playing of the 2015 British Open.

Each and every year The Open Championship is one of the more anticipated golf outings to witness, and this year will be no different. With the likes of Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler and a host of others vying for one of the biggest prizes in the sport, it’s not a shock everyone loves this event.

However, with the immense talent that will be on the course in St. Andrews comes the possibility of a tie. By the time we hit Sunday and 72 holes are completed, we could have two or more golfers with the same exact score, meaning that we must have a playoff to determine a winner.

So, with that you’re probably wondering just how a winner would be determined from that point. Well, that answer is simple.

Should two or more golfers be tied after the 72 holes of stroke play, then they will enter four holes of competition. From there, whomever has the lowest score at the end of the four holes will be declared the British Open winner. Furthermore, should there still be a tie after the four holes, then the competitors still on the course will enter sudden death play.

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