The Barclays Championship Preview & Golf Tips
The Barclays ChampionshipFEDEX CUP PLAYOFFS – Tournament 1 of 4
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This is the second year of the FEDEX CUP. Last year Tiger Woods dominated as usual and took home the inaugural cup. This year may be even more exciting that last year. It certainly is disappointing not being able to watch the greatness that is Tiger. However, it will completely open up the competition. That should make for a much closer race for the Cup. The Barclays Championship The field this week will consist of the top 144 players after the season long accumulation of FEDEX CUP points. As you can see Tiger won the regular season, but as most of us know he will be out for the playoffs due to injury. The tournament winner this week will take 11,000 points and if the player comes from the top ten it will put that player into a strong position heading into the second week. The key for the players is they need to be in the top 120 on the points list after play is completed on Sunday. Only 120 players get to tee it up next week and continue their pursuit of the FEDEX CUP. 
Ridgewood Country Club The Barclay’s Championship had been contested at Westchester Country Club for the last 30 years. This year it will be played at a new venue for the PGA Tour and its players. The Ridgewood Country Club will give the players a strong test for the first playoff tournament. The course will play as a par 71 at 7301 yards. It is not as big as some of the courses on the Tour however; accuracy will be a premium for success. It looks like all the holes will be entertaining; however, the first true ‘fun’ hole will be #5. It is part of the in vogue drivable par 4’s. This one plays 291 yards, which means the biggest hitters may even hit 3 wood depending on the conditions. There are 6 bunkers ready to swallow up shots that miss the green. It is fun to watch the players go for it on a hole like this. The back nine starts with a 230 yard par three. There is great bunkering, with a large cross bunker and a small but devilish pot bunker. The players had better hit a great shot into that green. The 12th hole is a hole for bombers, albeit, accurate bombers. It is a 475 yard par 4 that is uphill. In fact 300 yards of the hole is a steep climb. The guys will have to hit it big to tame this hole. Then on 13 they will face a 626 yard par 5. This has a split fairway where there is a huge amount of very deep rough and mounds. If there is a miscue into the mounds, it may take the players a couple of shots to get out. The closing holes are certainly a test and will reward the players that can keep their emotions in check. It should be a great event, and a great kickoff to the playoff series. Click here to watch video tips from the leaders Return to the Home Page from the Barclays ChampionshipReturn to the Watch the Pros Page from the Barclays Championship
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