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Tim Capurso

Masters Playoff Rules Explained

McIlroy walks along on the 11th green during the Masters. | Grace Smith-Imagn Images

As the 2025 Masters enters its final round on Sunday, the race for the green jacket has tightened considerably, with the leader of the pack Rory McIlroy clinging to a two-stroke lead over Bryson DeChambeau, heightening the anticipation for the action among golf fans.

But the close margin between competitors at the top of the leaderboard also begs the question: What happens if the Masters ends in a tie? If a tie occurs, the Masters will then go to a playoff.

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