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Past memories giving Simpson (64) extra motivation to qualify for Presidents Cup

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Despite the various incentives on the line at this week’s Wyndham Championship, Webb Simpson is looking four months down the road.

Yes, this particular tournament has significance to Simpson, a North Carolina native who earned his first career victory at Sedgefield Country Club in 2011 and subsequently named his daughter Wyndham. And there’s still a chance that the former U.S. Open champ can crack the top 10 in the final leg of the Wyndham Rewards race, earning at least a $500,000 bonus in the process.

But after opening with a 6-under 64 to move within two shots of the early lead, Simpson admitted that a significant portion of his attention is geared toward making this year’s U.