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It begins. The FedEx Cup playoffs are upon us. Although most fans do not realize, the season has been all
leading up to this. Brandt Snedeker will attempt to be the first player to win back to back FedEx cups since the format began in 2007. Brandt currently ranks third, behind Tiger Woods, but he within striking distance, needing only 841 points to catch him. Over the next four weeks, we will get to watch the best in the world compete for the season-long title declaring them the best, and most consistent golfer of 2013.
The winner of The Barclays Championship has only gone on to win the Tour Championship once, occurring in 2008 when Vijay Singh took out Sergio Garcia in a playoff. This goes to show that the players obviously want to win each of these tournaments but ultimately, they are playing for points. As was discussed on the blog last week, there will be only 100 men advancing to the Duetsche Bank Championship, and for those on that ‘cut’ line, there will be some scoreboard watching unlike the previous months making Sunday's round more exciting than usual..
With this in mind, it is hard for me to look at this week’s tournament and pick a winner or a group of favorites. The Tour has once again flexed its muscles with the pairings and threw the top three in the FedEx cup race in a Thursday group. Matt Kuchar, Snedeker, and Tiger Woods will definitely be three of the top men to watch this week, and the week’s coming up. Kuchar is no stranger to victory at the Barclays, seeing that he won this tournament in a playoff over Martin Laird back in 2010.
I do not know if it is even worth the words but Woods is the favorite here this week, obviously. When played here in 2009, Tiger finished in a close tie for second highlighted by a Sunday round of -4. Tiger has been lights out this year, winning the five of the seven stroke play tournaments he has teed it up in. Although he has yet to win a Barclays’, I would not be surprised if he takes the trophy home this week.
Although I don't really like the momentum he brings into the week, I think Nick Watney could be a guy to watch here. He is the 2012 Barclays champion and has performed well in the past. In 2009, he finished a stroke behind Tiger, in a tie for third place. Watney has proving to be extremely inconsistent, especially this season, but I hope the pendulum swings in his favor this week.
I do not know if he can be considered a sleeper pick, but Dustin Johnson seems due for a good performance. Although the whole world seems to know, DJ is coming off a recent proposal to The Great One’s daughter, Paulina Gretzey. DJ won this tournament two years ago and finish in a tie for 15th last time in was played here in Manhattan. The most impressive part of his 15th place finish in 2009 was his seven under final round. If DJ can find a way to go low at any point this week, he could be dangerous.
One thing I know for certain is that we do not have to worry about Heath Slocum defending his 2009 crown, and we know there will be plenty of men chasing it. As the year comes to a dramatic end, the Tour will not disappoint. Pick your favorite and cheer for consistency because everyone has got a chance now.
leading up to this. Brandt Snedeker will attempt to be the first player to win back to back FedEx cups since the format began in 2007. Brandt currently ranks third, behind Tiger Woods, but he within striking distance, needing only 841 points to catch him. Over the next four weeks, we will get to watch the best in the world compete for the season-long title declaring them the best, and most consistent golfer of 2013.
The winner of The Barclays Championship has only gone on to win the Tour Championship once, occurring in 2008 when Vijay Singh took out Sergio Garcia in a playoff. This goes to show that the players obviously want to win each of these tournaments but ultimately, they are playing for points. As was discussed on the blog last week, there will be only 100 men advancing to the Duetsche Bank Championship, and for those on that ‘cut’ line, there will be some scoreboard watching unlike the previous months making Sunday's round more exciting than usual..
With this in mind, it is hard for me to look at this week’s tournament and pick a winner or a group of favorites. The Tour has once again flexed its muscles with the pairings and threw the top three in the FedEx cup race in a Thursday group. Matt Kuchar, Snedeker, and Tiger Woods will definitely be three of the top men to watch this week, and the week’s coming up. Kuchar is no stranger to victory at the Barclays, seeing that he won this tournament in a playoff over Martin Laird back in 2010.I do not know if it is even worth the words but Woods is the favorite here this week, obviously. When played here in 2009, Tiger finished in a close tie for second highlighted by a Sunday round of -4. Tiger has been lights out this year, winning the five of the seven stroke play tournaments he has teed it up in. Although he has yet to win a Barclays’, I would not be surprised if he takes the trophy home this week.
Although I don't really like the momentum he brings into the week, I think Nick Watney could be a guy to watch here. He is the 2012 Barclays champion and has performed well in the past. In 2009, he finished a stroke behind Tiger, in a tie for third place. Watney has proving to be extremely inconsistent, especially this season, but I hope the pendulum swings in his favor this week.
I do not know if he can be considered a sleeper pick, but Dustin Johnson seems due for a good performance. Although the whole world seems to know, DJ is coming off a recent proposal to The Great One’s daughter, Paulina Gretzey. DJ won this tournament two years ago and finish in a tie for 15th last time in was played here in Manhattan. The most impressive part of his 15th place finish in 2009 was his seven under final round. If DJ can find a way to go low at any point this week, he could be dangerous.
One thing I know for certain is that we do not have to worry about Heath Slocum defending his 2009 crown, and we know there will be plenty of men chasing it. As the year comes to a dramatic end, the Tour will not disappoint. Pick your favorite and cheer for consistency because everyone has got a chance now.
-Bryan
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