An enthralling final round of The Players Championship was suspended Sunday due to lightning in the area at the Florida venue.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — Despite the early start to try to beat severe weather, the final round at The Players Championship could be in jeopardy Sunday. Golfers and fans began leaving the course around 1:20 p.m. after the tournament came to a halt amid lighting and heavy rain in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Each “major” event in men’s golf has its own playoff format. This is how the extra session will play out Monday between Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun at The Players Championship: Three-hole aggregate playoff: Nos.