September 13 2012

6:00 PM

FedExCup preview: Hunter Mahan

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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 Hunter Mahan, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Mahan to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 15th* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes 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: Mahan will likely look upon the 2012 season with mixed emotions. The 30-year-old won twice in his first seven starts, but only posted one top-10 finish in his next 15 and lost out on a chance to play in the Ryder Cup. One of those victories came at the Accenture Match Play Championship, where he beat Rory McIlroy in the title match. He also came from two strokes back to win the Shell Houston Open. -- Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Mahan’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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70

T-39

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FEC ranking after event

15th

22nd

24th

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

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2010

2009

2008

2007

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7th

18th

27th

18th

15th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: This is Mahan’s fifth PGA TOUR start at East Lake. He record there was unremarkable until 2011, when he squared off in a playoff for the title with Bill Haas before losing on the second extra hole.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Mahan:
I walked with Hunter most of the week during his Accenture Match Play Championship, and I was at Redstone for his Shell Houston Open victory as well. It’s hard for me to figure out why he hasn't played well this summer. I watched him grinding on the putting green on a Saturday afternoon missing the cut at The Barclays. Mahan’s a hard worker who’s had a good year but a tough summer.

WATCH: Mahan wins the Shell Houston Open

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Hunter Mahan Now it’s your turn.

How do you think Mahan will fare at the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola?

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5:00 PM

FedExCup preview: Justin Rose

 

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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 Justin Rose, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Rose to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 17th* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in a 3-way tie for 5th 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: Rose picked up his fourth PGA TOUR title in 2012, giving him at least one win in the last three years. He closed with a 70 at Doral to win the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship by a shot over Bubba Watson. Rose also posted top-10s in the Masters, where he tied for eighth, and PGA Championship, where he shared third. – Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Rose’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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T-46

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T-16

FEC ranking after event

15th

22nd

24th

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

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2010

2009

2008

2007

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5th

15th

85th

114th

16th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: This is Rose’s third PGA TOUR start at East Lake. He is still searching for his first career top 10 at the famed track. His best finish was a tie for 11th in 2007.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Rose:
I left Florida last March thinking he was the best player on TOUR. Justin seemed primed for a career win following his victory at the Cadillac Championship, but it hasn't materialized. I think of Justin as one of the more mentally tough players on TOUR.

WATCH: Rose wins the WGC-Cadillac Championship

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Justin Rose

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

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September 12 2012

2:00 AM

FedExCup preview: Webb Simpson

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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 Webb Simpson, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Simpson to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 19th* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in a 3-way tie for 5th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes 4th 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: Simpson had a whirlwind summer, picking up his first major championship when he won the U.S. Open and becoming a dad for the second time a month later when his daughter Willow was born. He started the final round at the Olympic Club trailing Jim Furyk and Graeme McDowell by four strokes, closed with a 68 and ended up winning by one. Simpson, who finished second in last year's FedExCup and on the PGA TOUR money list, had a good chance at a second win earlier in the year at the Wells Fargo Championship where he took the lead into the final round and missed a birdie putt on the 72nd hole to join the playoff. – Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Simpson’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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CUT

T-18

T-51

FEC ranking after event

20th

19th

25th

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

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2010

2009

2008

2007

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2nd

85th

62nd

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EAST LAKE HISTORY: This is Simpson’s second PGA TOUR start at East Lake. He was the FedExCup favorite in 2011, but finished 22nd to lose the title to Bill Haas after shooting 73 in the final round.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Simpson:
I wonder how much a U.S. Open win and new baby have affected his game. A very talented player who is also a well-rounded person. Has been inconsistent on the course this year.

WATCH: Simpson closes out U.S. Open victory

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Webb Simpson

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

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1:00 AM

FedExCup preview: John Huh

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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 John Huh, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Huh to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 21st* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes 6th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes 4th* 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: Prior to this year, Huh had never played in a PGA TOUR or Web.com Tour event. The 22-year-old wasted little time finding his footing, though, with a top 10 in his second start and a hard-fought playoff victory over Robert Allenby in his fifth at the Mayakoba Golf Classic. Huh, who had started the final round seven strokes behind Daniel Summerhays, needed eight extra holes to take down the veteran from Australia. He also tied for second at the Valero Texas Open despite opening with a 44 on the front nine. He is the only rookie playing at East Lake. – Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Huh’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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T-36

T-51

T-16

FEC ranking after event

24th

27th

26th

PREVIOUS FEDEXCUP FINISHES: This is Huh’s first FedExCup Playoffs appearance.

EAST LAKE HISTORY: This is Huh’s first PGA TOUR start at East Lake.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Huh:
What a rookie year. I had never heard of Huh last year at this time. I kept thinking his game would slump following his victory this spring, but he has been consistent. I can easily see John being a multi-winner on TOUR.

WATCH: Video of Huh’s win at Mayakoba

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on John Huh

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

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11:00 PM

FedExCup preview: Rickie Fowler

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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 Rickie Fowler, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP:
For Fowler to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 23rd* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes T-6 or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes T-4 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: The first five months of the season were extremely memorable for Fowler. He picked up his first PGA TOUR victory in May when he beat Rory McIlroy and D.A. Points in a playoff at the Wells Fargo Championship. It was the second in a string of four straight top-10 finishes that also included a tie for second at THE PLAYERS. In his last eight starts, though, Fowler hasn't finished higher than 24th and he was bypassed with Davis Love III made his Captain's Picks for the Ryder Cup. – Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Fowler’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs:
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T-24

T-74

T-41

FEC ranking after event

19th

24th

27th

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

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2011

2010

2009

2008

2007

FedExCup finish

43rd

32nd

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EAST LAKE HISTORY: This is Fowler’s first PGA TOUR start at East Lake.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Fowler:
Full disclosure: I have known Rickie since his college days at Oklahoma State and have personally enjoyed his success. Has gone back and forth between conventional grip and left hand low. Might be the best "feel" player on TOUR.

WATCH: Fowler breaks through at the Wells Fargo Championship

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Rickie Fowler

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

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9:00 PM

FedExCup preview: Ryan Moore

 

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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 Ryan Moore, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Moore to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 25th* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes T-6 or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes T-4 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: Moore hasn't won since the 2009 Wyndham Championship but six top-10s in 2012 show that he continues to put himself in contention. He showed the same kind of determination in the FedExCup Playoffs where started 64th and steadily made his way into the top 30, jumping seven spots with a tie for 10th at the BMW Championship. He rallied back from three bogeys on the back nine with a birdie at the 18th to assure his spot. – Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Moore’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs.
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T-24

T-10

T-10

FEC ranking after event

53rd

35th

28th

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

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2010

2009

2008

2007

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37th

21st

47th

87th

52nd

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Moore has one previous PGA TOUR start at East Lake. He tied for ninth in 2010, shooting 68-69 on the weekend.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Moore:
Marches to the beat of a different drummer.  Not afraid to be different.  His swing is unorthodox but not his putting stroke.  Ryan is a very good putter and that makes him dangerous at East Lake.

WATCH: Ryan Moore hits hole-in-one at Arnold Palmer Invitatioanal

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Ryan Moore

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

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7:00 PM

FedExCup preview: John Senden

 

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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 John Senden, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Senden to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 27th* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in a 3-way tie for 6th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes T-4 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: The 2012 campaign was another solid one for the veteran Aussie. He came up with five top-10 finishes, including a tie for 10th at the U.S. Open and in the first two World Golf Championships. He had some anxious moments at the BMW Championship, though, after playing his way into the top 30 the previous week. Senden had fallen out when he shot 73 in the final round at Crooked Stick but gradually moved back in when Bill Haas, who won both the FedExCup and TOUR Championship last year, closed with a 78 and dropped from 28th to 32nd. – Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Senden’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs.
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T-19

12

29

FEC ranking after event

32nd

26th

29th

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

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2010

2009

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2007

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13th

50th

24th

37th

55th

EAST LAKE HISTORY: Senden has two previous PGA TOUR starts at East Lake. He tied for 10th in 2009 and was 25th in 2011. In eight career rounds at East Lake, his lowest round is a 69.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Senden:
Has the reputation as a great ball striker and inconsistent putter.  Told me at John Deere, he was speeding up his pre-shot routine while on the greens and being more athletic while putting.  That seems to have helped him.

WATCH: Senden eagles the 14th at the John Deere Classic

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on John Senden

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5:00 PM

FedExCup preview: Scott Piercy

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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 Scott Piercy, one of the 30 players who will contend for the FedExCup title.

SCENARIOS TO WIN FEDEXCUP: For Piercy to win the FedExCup, he MUST win the TOUR Championship and have the following scenarios fall into place:
> Rory McIlroy (No. 1) finishes 29th* or worse
> Tiger Woods (No. 2) finishes in a 3-way tie for 6th or worse
> Nick Watney (No. 3) finishes T-4 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: Piercy won for the second time in as many years when he fired a course-record 62 in the first round of the RBC Canadian Open on the way to a one-stroke win. The victory was one of three top-5 finishes for the Las Vegas native. Piercy, who came into the BMW Championship ranked 29th in the FedExCup,  shot a final-round 68 but was still projected out of the top 30 when he finished. But Piercy got the last spot in the field for the TOUR Championship when Vijay Singh, who had started the final round tied for the lead, bogeyed three of his last four holes. Piercy will be making his debut at East Lake. – Helen Ross

PATH TO TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP: Here’s a look at Piercy’s results in the first three events of the 2012 FedExCup Playoffs.
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MC

T-64

T-37

FEC ranking after event

23rd

29th

30th

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

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2010

2009

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2007

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69th

125th

88th

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EAST LAKE HISTORY: This is Piercy’s first PGA TOUR start at East Lake.

ALBERS’ QUICK TAKE: Fred Albers, on-course correspondent for SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio, provides a quick look at Piercy:
A very confident player.  From Las Vegas and not afraid to take gambles with aggressive play during a round.  A very talented player who will win several more times.

WATCH: Highlights of Piercy’s RBC Canadian Open win

PLAYER PAGE: Click here for more on Scott Piercy

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

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September 10 2012

2:45 PM

Els blog: Momentum for FedExCup

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Ernie Els says he, like many players, is pleased with the FedExCup Playoffs bring to golf.
Editor’s note: Ernie Els is writing a blog for PGATOUR.COM this year, and this is his most recent installment. For more information on the World Golf Hall of Famer, visit www.ernieels.com. I spoke to Pete Dye during the Pro-am at the BMW and he predicted a low scoring week at Crooked Stick. He should know, seeing as he designed the golf course! Anyway, if you’re going to go deep under par and get in the mix on a week like that you obviously have to play well, but the most important thing is you have to make a whole bunch of putts. I got that first part pretty good, but aside from Saturday’s third round I just didn’t make enough on the greens -- that kind of sums up my week. It was a really good tournament, though. I think the fans at Crooked Stick were amazing and the respect they have for the players was nice to see. It’s fair to say the FedExCup has really gathered some momentum these past couple of years. I think the golf fans appreciate that fact and, to be honest, all the players are grateful to be a part of a series of such very strong tournaments. Of course I’m disappointed to have not made a stronger run at any one of the last three Playoffs events, but I have to balance that with a certain amount of satisfaction at being able to tee it up in the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola in Atlanta next week. I failed to qualify for this tournament last year and believe me that didn’t sit well. Okay, so I probably won’t be winning the FedExCup, but still I’m very much looking forward to going back to East Lake and putting in a strong performance. Obviously winning the British Open -- winning any major, in fact -- makes a good season great. But there’s plenty of golf left to play in 2012 and I’d love to get another victory under my belt. Yeah, that would put a cherry on the icing on the cake! We have a week off now and I’m going to take the opportunity to relax before I get ready for the TOUR Championship. As I said before, it’s been an intense summer of golf and time off has been in pretty short supply. I’m not complaining. It’s been great. But I need to rest up a little bit this week and get myself fresh mentally and physically so I can hopefully play some really good stuff for what’s left of this season. Before I sign off today I just want to take a moment to salute all the athletes, coaches and officials who made the Olympics and Paralympics such a phenomenal success. Man, what an amazing summer of sport. As you know I was extremely proud to be an official ambassador for Team SA, proud to be associated with such an incredible bunch of sports men and women. My message is you have truly inspired us all and I send my congratulations to everyone who competed in London, especially to our medal winners. Thanks go to London and to the British public for being such great hosts. Good luck also to the Brazilian Olympic Committee as they prepare to stage the biggest sporting show on earth in Rio in 2016. Four years always seems a long time to wait, but no doubt it’ll soon fly by. I’m certainly looking forward to Rio with added interest because of course golf is going to be part of the next games. I’ll be 46-years old by then, but I like to think I might still have a realistic shot at representing my country and going for gold. Competition will be tough, as we have a lot of great young players from South Africa, but I can’t think of a greater honour in sport and I’d love to be a part of that. Bye for now.
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September 9 2012

12:27 AM

FedExCup update after final round

FEDEXCUP: Official points | Playoff Tracker | Reset standings

By Mike McAllister, PGATOUR.COM

CARMEL, Ind. --  Sunday’s final round of the BMW Championship, the third event in the FedExCup Playoffs, is in the books. Forty players have been eliminated and the top 30 in FedExCup points will now move on to the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola in two weeks to battle for the FedExCup.

Here’s a look at the key FedExCup developments from Crooked Stick.

NO. 1 WATCH: Rory McIlroy entered the week No. 1 in points and then won the BMW Championship by two strokes. So pretty simple – he stays No. 1.

TOP FIVE WATCH: The key development on Sunday was that Phil Mickelson moved into the top five and Louis Oosthuizen was booted out. Mickelson, who finished in a tie for second with Lee Westwood, moved to fourth in the FedExCup standings. He follows McIlroy, Tiger Woods and Nick Watney, who are 1-2-3 on the list. Brandt Snedeker, who started the week No. 4 in points, dropped to No. 5 after a tie for 37th. Oosthuizen, who had started the week in fifth after two top-five finishes in the first two Playoffs events, dropped to sixth after a tie for 16th.

Thus, McIlroy, Woods, Watney, Mickelson and Snedeker are the five players who control their own fate at East Lake after the points are reset. If any of those five players wins the TOUR Championship, he will automatically claim the FedExCup title. Everybody else must have varying degrees of help to win the title.

MOVING IN/MOVING OUT: Only the top 30 in FedExCup points advance to the finale of the FedExCup Playoffs in two weeks. Here’s a look at the players outside the top 30 who moved inside the top 30 and will go to East Lake and the players who were bumped out and were eliminated from the Playoffs:

Moving in Movement Moving out Movement
Robert Garrigus 31 to 20 Kyle Stanley 30 to 31
Ryan Moore 35 to 28 Bill Haas 28 to 32

ELIMINATED FROM THE PLAYOFFS: Forty players were officially eliminated from the FedExCup Playoffs following the BMW Championship. Here is a list of those 40 players and their final FedExCup standing.

31. Kyle Stanley 41. Ben Curtis 51. Brian Harman 61. Charl Schwartzel
32. Bill Haas 42. Graeme McDowell 52. Kevin Na 62. Jimmy Walker
33. Vijay Singh 43. Padraig Harrington 53. Graham DeLaet 63. D.A. Points
34. Kevin Stadler 44. Jeff Overton 54. Pat Perez 64. Martin Laird
35. Greg Chalmers 45. Troy Matteson 55. Ryan Palmer 65. Bryce Molder
36. Johnson Wagner 46. Marc Leishman 56. Tim Clark 66. Ben Crane
37. Seung-Yul Noh 47. Geoff Ogilvy 57. Brendon de Jonge 67. Matt Every
38. Bud Cauley 48. J.B. Holmes 58. Bob Estes 68. David Hearn
39. Ian Poulter 49. Chris Kirk 59. Mark Wilson 69. Charley Hoffman
40. Tom Gillis 50. William McGirt 60. Charlie Wi 70. Dicky Pride

BIGGEST MOVERS: Here are the players who made the biggest moves at Crooked Stick.

Player Final result FEC position entering BMW FEC position after BMW Movement
Chris Kirk T-12 66th 49th +17
Vijay Singh 8th 49th 33rd +16
Lee Westwood T-2 23rd 8th +15
Troy Matteson T-16 59th 45th +14
Padraig Harrington T-16 56th 43rd +13
Kevin Na T-26 64th 52nd +12
Robert Garrigus T-4 31st 20th +11

ODDS & ENDS: Ryan Moore (64th) started the Playoffs ranked lower than anyone who qualified for the TOUR Championship by Coca-Cola. This is the first year under the current format that no one outside the top 65 made it to East Lake.  Check out the complete list. …

No one who moved off the Barclays or Deutsche Bank bubble qualified for the TOUR Championship. …

John Huh is the lone rookie to qualify for the TOUR Championship. He's the fifth in six years to accomplish this feat, joining Keegan Bradley (2011), Marc Leishman (2009), Andres Romero (2008) and Brandt Snedeker (2007) as rookies to make it to East Lake. …

There are seven players making their first trip to East Lake:  Rory McIlroy (1), Louis Oosthuizen (6), Lee Westwood (8), Robert Garrigus (20), John Huh (26), Rickie Fowler (27), Scott Piercy (30).

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