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Playoff Formats for the PGA Professional Championship
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In the event that there is a tie for either to win the 2026 PGA Professional Championship or to earn a spot in the top 20, and to advance to the PGA Championship at Aronimink, the following rules are in place for the playoff tiebreakers:
CHAMPIONSHIP (1st place): In the event of a tie for the Championship, there will be a hole-by-hole play-off on hole #18. If still tied, the play-off will continue on #15, #16, #17, #18, repeated until a champion is determined.
TOP 20 and ALTERNATE (2026 PGA Championship): The play-off to determine the Top 20 and/or Alternate advancing to the 2026 PGA Championship will begin approximately 15 minutes after the completion of play. The play-off will begin on hole #10, and if necessary, will continue to holes #11-#18 and remain on the back nine in order.
TOP 20 and ALTERNATE (2026 PGA Championship): The play-off to determine the Top 20 and/or Alternate advancing to the 2026 PGA Championship will begin approximately 15 minutes after the completion of play. The play-off will begin on hole #10, and if necessary, will continue to holes #11-#18 and remain on the back nine in order.
