The volatility of the points system in the FedEx Cup plays is evident at the top of the standings. Billy Horschel and Hunter Mahan each had ordinary seasons on the PGA Tour and won at the right time – Mahan at The Barclays, Horschel at the BMW Championship. Morgan Hoffmann started the playoffs at No. 124, earning a spot at The Barclays by a mere 11 points.
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