Early Opinions on the FedEx Cup
August 26, 2007
To be completely honest I had no idea what the FedEx Cup was until about a week and a half ago. I had watched many Sunday afternoons this golf season and seen the logo, heard it mentioned but until earlier in the week I hadn't actually taken the time to research it. I must say after understanding it, and watching a few hours of action this afternoon I am a fan.
I like everything about it. I think it has captured a few things from other sports that are some of the very reasons we enjoy other sports.
If you mention the phrase "on the bubble" to any casual sports fans, it reminds them of March Madness and the mad scramble through Conference Tournaments, RPI Rankings, and Selection Sunday. I really enjoyed watching Rich Beem play way over his head this week and limp home while living to play another day.
Another thing I found refreshing this afternoon was seeing Tiger Woods sitting in 4th place of the FedEx Cup Standings at the end of the day. As hard as it is to get the Tiger, Phil etc., to play this late in the year, the point structure, along with the $10 million in prize money to the winner will bring some added incentive, and much needed buzz to the Tour's last 4 events of the season.
I know the FedEx Cup has it's critics, but regardless of what they say the Barclay's was a quality event, with a great field, a great finish, with a great lead up to the next 3 weeks.
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