In the history of the Masters, there have been 17 instances where the tournament needed to be decided by a playoff.
The last time it happened was in 2017 when Sergio Garcia beat Justin Rose.
If the 2023 edition needs a playoff, here is the format.
Masters Playoff Format
The first playoff hole is No. 18. If a winner is not decided after one playoff hole, the players will play the 10th hole. The two holes will alternate until a winner is determined.
Masters Playoff History
| Year | Playoff Winner | Playoff Loser |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sergio Garcia | Justin Rose |
| 2013 | Adam Scott | Angel Cabrera |
| 2012 | Bubba Watson | Louis Oosthuizen |
| 2009 | Angel Cabrera | Kenny Perry/Chad Campbell |
| 2005 | Tiger Woods | Chris DiMarco |
| 2003 | Mike Weir | Len Mattiace |
| 1990 | Nick Faldo | Raymond Floyd |
| 1989 | Nick Faldo | Scott Hoch |
| 1987 | Larry Mize | Seve Ballesteros/Greg Norman |
| 1982 | Craig Stadler | Dan Pohl |
| 1979 | Fuzzy Zoeller | Ed Sneed/Tom Watson |
| 1970 | Billy Casper | Gene Littler |
| 1966 | Jack Nicklaus | Tommy Jacobs/Gay Brewer |
| 1962 | Arnold Palmer | Gary Player/ Dow Finsterwald |
| 1954 | Sam Snead | Ben Hogan |
| 1942 | Byron Nelson | Ben Hogan |
| 1935 | Gene Sarazen | Craig Wood |
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