McIlroy has been inconsistent in 2016, with two missed cuts in majors.
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“I recognize that it’s just not possible every year”, Spieth said Monday during a teleconference. “And I guess that’s, for opportunities to win more tournaments, for opportunities to get in situations like that, that’s what keeps me at (age) 46 still interested”. “But each time I tee it up from now on, that’s out of my head and I’m looking forward versus behind and ready to get back into the thick of things, obviously”.
Originally called the Westchester Classic and staged at Westchester Country Club, The Barclays has undergone a series of name changes and next year it’ll be known as The Northern Trust. Jason Day, Dustin Johnson and Adam Scott are first, second and third in the points starting the playoff chase, and unless they withdraw from the process entirely they will be in the Tour Championship. The points in the playoffs are created to reward those who FedEx Playoffs winners and set up a scenario where the top 5 going into the least event are guaranteed to win the FedEx Cup with a win at the TOUR Championship.
Kevin Kisner and Justin Thomas, who won tournaments last fall that did not count, are among those who can’t qualify.
Like so many tee to green monsters, Spaun is held back a little by his flatstick.
Last year, Spieth was the first golfer on site at East Lake.
After heavy rain had softened the course, those scheduled to play in the afternoon on day one enjoyed a 3.38 strokes advantage over the first two rounds.
No time for the “Going to the Show” article again this week as tomorrow (actually today as it’s just gone midnight in England, today is my birthday).
There was little time to celebrate the victories – and the more than $11 million in prize money – a year ago. Rallying the troops, winning points for Team Europe and helping it retain the cup would give him a way to put a positive spin on the year.
Also important this week is for players outside that group to secure a place inside the top 100 of the Web.Com Tour money list in order that they may retain some level of status on that tour in 2017.
“I really enjoyed my Olympic experience”, Rose said. “Just been a whirlwind of emotions this week and I’ve really felt good about my game and really love the direction my game is headed”. It would have be disappointing to play Greensboro (last week) and have the season end, if that made sense, and not get in any playoff events and then wait for the fall to come around. With all that in mind, let’s take a look at seven burning questions entering the closing stretch of what has already been an exciting campaign. Pretty darn cool, don’t you think? It’s not going to be the norm. Last year’s champion, Jordan Spieth, is now fifth. You don’t ever want to think that. Kim also birdied the last hole.
The FedEx Cup Playoffs consist of four events: The Barclays, Deutsche Bank Championship, BMW Championship, and TOUR Championship.
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Australians in the field include the leading Australian on this year’s Web.Com Tour money list, Rhein Gibson, who is now 39th on the Web.Com Tour money list and 199th on the FedEx Cup table.
