How is the last pairing determined?

[FHopper]

The Dubai just ended. The 3rd round ended with four tied for the lead. What determined the last pairing?

As an aside, it was a great field to watch.

[Chilli Dipper]

Generally, the first player to post his score (a.k.a. the one who shot the lowest score after the third round) gets the preferred tee time. First in, last out.

[FHopper]

Thank you

[Alex B]

How about this scenario -- 4 player tournament, 3 rounds long, repairing after each round into twosomes.

Round 1:

Player A: 69.
Player B: 69.
Player C: 71.
Player D: 84.

So in round 2, A and B play in the last pairing, C and D in front of them. C comes in with a 65 (and D with a 90 or something ). A and B each shoot 70. Now the scores are as follows:

Player C: 136.
Player A: 139.
Player B: 139
Player D: 174 (?).

Obviously C plays in the final twosome. How do we determine who his partner is (i.e., between A and B)? Do you ask which of them holed out first on the 36th hole? Coin flip? World golf ranking? Putting contest?

[lumpuckeroo]

How about this scenario -- 4 player tournament, 3 rounds long, repairing after each round into twosomes.

You ask them who holed out first, first one to hole out is in the final group.