The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Steve Stricker, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Stricker to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) must finish eighth or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes T-4 or worse.
> Nick Watney No. 3) must finish fourth or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) and Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) must finish third or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: The PGA TOUR's Mr. September found the first month of the year to his liking when he won the season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions. He also has a tie for second at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational among his seven top-10s this season. Interestingly, the veteran has yet to contend in the Playoffs, where he has been so solid in the past (hence, the nickname) but U.S. Captain Davis Love III valued his experience so much he picked Stricker for his Ryder Cup team. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Stricker’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-54th	T-13th	T-26th
FEC ranking after event	16th	10th	13th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Stricker has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	18th	7th	3rd	14th	2nd

EAST LAKE HISTORY: This will be Stricker’s ninth trip to East Lake. Three times he’s finished in the top 6. Only one of those, however, has come since 2007. Stricker finished 15th last year and 25th the year before.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Stricker:
I think the public has a misconception about Steve; they think his "nice guy" image is his demeanor on the course. It's not.  Stricker is the most accommodating man on TOUR but also one of the more intense competitors. There is fire in the belly, and Stricker gets flat out mad during a round of golf. I don't think we've seen his best stuff the entire year, but we could at East Lake.

WATCH: Stricker wins the season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Steve Stricker

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Stricker will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Keegan Bradley, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Bradley to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes T-8 or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes T-4 or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes T-3 or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) finishes in a 3-way tie for 2nd or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes T-2 or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: Two years into his PGA TOUR career, Keegan Bradley has three victories -- including last year's PGA Championship and the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational this season. He followed that win at Firestone, where he closed with a 64 and erased a four-stroke deficit, with a solid tie for third in his title defense at Kiawah Island. He admits to putting too much pressure on himself in the Playoffs -- missing the cut in the opener at Bethpage Black where the St. John's grad used to play in college and nearly doing the same at the Deustche Bank Championship in his native New England. He made the cut on the number there and shot 63-69 the final two rounds to tie for 13th. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Bradley’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	MC	T-13th	T-59th
FEC ranking after event	13th	12th	14th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Bradley has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	20th	--	--	--	--

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Bradley qualified for the TOUR Championships by Coca-Cola last year on his way to Rookie of the Year honors. He shot 64 in the opening round and went on to tie for 11th.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Bradley:
I have to check out the official numbers on this, but I think Keegan makes more long putts than anyone else on TOUR. Every time I watch him play, Bradley rolls home at least one 20-footer.

WATCH: Bradley shoots 64 to win the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Keegan Bradley

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Bradley will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Luke Donald, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Donald to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes in a 9-way tie for 6th or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in a 3-way tie for 4th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) must finish fourth or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) and Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) must finish third or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: It's hard to follow a career year like Donald had in 2011, winning twice, posting four other top-3 finishes and earning PGA TOUR Player of the Year honors. That said, the 2012 campaign was yet another solid one for Donald, who held down the No. 1 spot in the world for the better part of the year until Rory McIlroy won the PGA Championship. He closed with a 66 to erase a three-shot deficit and win the Transitions Championship in a playoff, his fifth PGA TOUR victory. His tie for 10th at The Barclays was Donald's seventh top-10 of the season. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Donald’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-10th	T-26th	T-28th
FEC ranking after event	14th	17th	15th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Donald has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	3rd	3rd	30th	105th	31st

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Each of the last two years, Donald has finished in the top 3 at East Lake. In 2006, the year before the Playoffs began, he tied for fifth there. He’s made it to Atlanta five times in all.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Donald:
I love watching him play and like talking to him following the round. He is very intelligent and "sneaky" long. Long par fours at East Lake are not a problem.

WATCH: Donald wins a four-way playoff to capture the Transitions Championship

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Luke Donald

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Donald will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Matt Kuchar, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Kuchar to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes in a 3-way tie for 9th or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in a 3-way tie for 4th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) must finish fourth or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) finishes T-3 or worse
Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes T-2 or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: Kuchar ended a 20-month victory drought in a big way when he came from behind to win THE PLAYERS by two strokes. The win was his first in 37 starts -- during which time he had produced 14 top-10 finishes. Two of those came in World Golf Championships, and he added another later in the year at the Bridgestone Invitational, his eighth top-10 of the season. His consistency led to a spot on his second Ryder Cup team. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Kuchar’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-38	T-35	T-54th
FEC ranking after event	11th	13th	16th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Kuchar has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	6th	2nd	40th	115th	92nd

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Though Kuchar is from Atlanta, he’s made it to East Lake only twice, tying for 20th in 2011 and 25th the year before. He’s broken par just once in eight rounds there.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Kuchar:
Georgia Tech graduate who has lots of local knowledge at East Lake.  Has no weakness in his game, does everything well.  I think his family life is so solid, it helps his golf game as it puts everything in perspective. Kuchar has the ability to stay very emotionally level during a round of golf.

WATCH: Kuchar wins THE PLAYERS Championship

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Matt Kuchar

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The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Carl Pettersson, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Pettersson to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes in a 3-way tie for 10th or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in a 3-way tie for 4th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes in a 3-way tie for 3rd or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) finishes 3rd or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes T-2 or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: The Swede, who became an American citizen in January, finished third or better four times in 2012 and had a total of six top-10s. He won the RBC Heritage two weeks after finishing second at the Shell Houston Open. He also tied for third at the PGA Championship, where he held at least a share of the lead after the first two rounds, and opened with a 62 the following week on the way to a tie for fourth at the Wyndham Championship. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Pettersson’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-24	T-57	69th
FEC ranking after event	9th	11th	17th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Pettersson has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	48th	40th	154th	21st	38th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Pettersson has reached the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola just twice, finishing 21st in 2008 and 16th in 2006. He finished at 7 over both times.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Pettersson:
How can you not like Carl and respect his game? He told me this year, "everyone sees a fat guy and automatically assume he's lazy. I'm a very hard worker when it comes to my golf game." His ball turns over beautifully on the greens coming off his long putter.

WATCH: Pettersson wins the RBC Heritage

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Carl Pettersson

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Pettersson will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Jim Furyk, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Furyk to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes T-11 or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes 5th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes in a 3-way tie for 3rd or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) must finish third or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes in a 3-way tie for 2nd or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: He hasn't won a tournament since the 2010 TOUR Championship on the way to capturing the FedExCup. But the 16-time PGA TOUR champ had another solid season that included a playoff loss at the Transitions Championship and a tie for second at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational among his six top-10s. His consistency and experience landed Furyk a Captain's Pick for the Ryder Cup. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Furyk’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	MC	T-13	9th
FEC ranking after event	25th	17th	18th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Furyk has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	36th	1st	4th	5th	11th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Furyk won at East Lake two years ago to capture the FedExCup. In all, he has eight finishes in the top 10 in 13 appearances, including a pair of runner-up finishes in 1997 and 2006.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Furyk:
Has to get good vibes just being at East Lake following his win in 2010.  Might have a chip on his shoulder to finish off a tournament after disappointments at both the U.S. Open and WGC-Bridgestone.  Has been quietly playing well during the FedExCup Playoffs.

WATCH: Furyk holes out for eagle from 178 yards at the Memorial tournament

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Jim Furyk

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Furyk will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Bo Van Pelt, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Van Pelt to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes T-12 or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes 5th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes in a 3-way tie for 3rd or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) finishes 3rd or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes in a 3-way tie for 2nd or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes T-2 or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: Van Pelt is looking for his first victory of the season but he certainly must have felt like a winner at the BMW Championship, played for the first time in his home state of Indiana where the crowds offered him tremendous support. He responded well, too, grabbing a share of the first-round lead with a course-record tying 64 and going on to tie for 10th. That was his ninth top-10 of the season, which leads the PGA TOUR. He also finished second at AT&T National. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Van Pelt’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-24	T-26	T-10
FEC ranking after event	22nd	20th	19th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Van Pelt has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	23rd	30th	50th	79th	64th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Van Pelt is making his third start at East Lake. He finished ninth here last year after finishing 24th in his debut in 2010.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Van Pelt:
In my opinion, has improved his putting more than anyone else on TOUR this season. A top 10 machine. The key to winning is giving yourself lots of chances, and this could be his week.

WATCH: Van Pelt eagles No. 2 at Firestone CC

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Bo Van Pelt

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Van Pelt will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Robert Garrigus, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Garrigus to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes in a 3-way tie for 12th or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes 5th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes in a 3-way tie for 3rd or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) finishes 3rd or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes in a 3-way tie for 2nd or worse
> Louis Oosthuizen (No. 6) finishes T-2 or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: Garrigus was all smiles on Sunday at Crooked Stick where he played his way into the top 30 in the FedExCup standings. He shot all four rounds in the 60s and tied for fourth, which enabled him to move from No. 31 to 20th and earn his first start at East Lake. Garrigus had three runner-up finishes in 2012. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Garrigus’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-71	T-42	T-4
FEC ranking after event	31st	31st	20th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Garrigus has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	74th	107th	109th	-	96th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Garrigus is making his first start at East Lake.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Garrigus:
He is scary long and has another putter change. We have seen Robert with a short putter, a long putter and now the "tweener." Probably should have won the RBC Canadian Open. Has worked hard on physical conditioning this year. A very approachable, likeable and talented player.

WATCH: Birdie helps Garrigus secure spot at East Lake

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Robert Garrigus

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Garrigus will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Adam Scott, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Scott to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 13th* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes 5th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes in a 3-way tie for 3rd or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) finishes 3rd* or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes in 3-way tie for 2nd or worse
> Louis Oosthuizen (No. 6) finishes T-2 or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: Scott had an impressive run through the majors, finishing 15th or better in them all. His season will likely be remembered for his final-round swoon at the British Open, though, where he squandered a four-stroke lead on the final four holes and finished second. He seems to be peaking again in advance of the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola, posting consecutive top-10s, for the third time this year, in the Playoffs. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Scott’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-6	T-7	62
FEC ranking after event	18th	18th	22nd

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Scott has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	16th	19th	110th	47th	12th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Scott won the final event at East Lake that was played in November. The next year, the FedExCup was born, and Scott hasn't been in the top five at East Lake since. He did tie for sixth at East Lake in 2011.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Scott:
Seems like he hasn't played much golf this year but also seems like he's building momentum in the FedExCup Playoffs. Watch his putting stroke. It's all about rhythm. When Adam's stroke gets quick, he starts missing putts.

WATCH: Scott eagles No. 11 at TPC Sawgrass

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Adam Scott

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Scott will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

The top 30 in FedExCup points are headed to East Lake for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. Here’s a look at Ernie Els, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Els to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes in a 3-way tie for 13th or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in T-5 or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes 3-way tie for 3rd or worse
> Phil Mickelson (No. 4) finishes T-3 or worse
> Brandt Snedeker (No. 5) finishes in a 3-way tie for 2nd or worse
> Louis Oosthuizen (No. 6) finishes T-2 or worse
> *Tie for the FedExCup
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SEASON IN REVIEW: Els has rebounded from last year's lackluster season in a big way. In his first nine starts, he had two close calls -- finishing a shot shy of the playoff at the Transitions Championship, then losing one at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Els' crowning achievement, though, was his second British Open title -- and fourth major -- at Royal Lytham. Els started the final round six strokes behind Adam Scott but closed with a 32 and birdied the final hole to become the first male member of the World Golf Hall of Fame to win a major after being inducted. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Els’ results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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Tournament
Tournament finish	T-54	T-26	T-28
FEC ranking after event	18th	18th	22nd

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: Here is how Els has finished in previous Playoffs appearances:

	2011	2010	2009	2008	2007
FedExCup finish	67th	9th	16th	13th	19th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: This is Els’s 15th start in THE TOUR Championship, but his first since 2010, when he tied for seventh. Since the FedExCup began in 2007, Els' best finish at East Lake is a tie for sixth in 2008.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Els:
Ernie told me at the Accenture World Match Play Championship: "I'm putting so well right now, I might go back to the conventional putter." I get the feeling he is still enjoying his Open Championship win, and I wonder if he can muster up the concentration for another win. Ernie's been struggling with his wedges and working on turning through the ball better with his hips.

WATCH: Els eagles No. 4 at the Zurich Classic

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Ernie Els

Now it’s your turn. How do you think Els will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?