The FedEx Cup Playoffs begin this week at Bethpage Black, but that's not the only drama playing out on Long Island. Here's what You Oughta Know heading into The Barclays. Stats provided by the Golf Channel research department.
• Eight players moved from outside top 100 to inside last year at The Barclays
• Average of 6.3 players per year have moved inside top 100 at The Barclays since 2009
• U.S. Ryder Cup eight automatic qualifiers clinched following play this week
• Players on the bubble include three of the four Olympians:
• Players as low as 22nd in ranking can clinch automatic spot this week with a victory
• Tournament held at Bethpage State Park for second time (last time was in 2012; Nick Watney won)
Jason Day
• Has won seven times on the PGA Tour since last year’s RBC Canadian Open.