FedEx Cup 2015: Top Players in Need of Strong Finish at the Barclays

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Published: August 30, 2015

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While The Barclays is an important tournament in its own right, the larger goal for top golfers is to stay alive for the big prize of a FedEx Cup title. For many competitors, this will not be an easy task.

Only the top 100 players in the standings after Sunday's round will qualify for the Deutsche Bank Championship, which means a number of high-profile players will be left at home. This makes each stroke on every hole extremely important for those currently on the bubble.

With big names like Padraig Harrington, Adam Scott and Charl Schwartzel unable to help themselves after missing the cut, other top players have a chance to help themselves with strong final rounds.

Note: Current rankings and projected standings courtesy of PGATour.com.

 

Camilo Villegas



Although he started the tournament ranked 123rd in the FedEx Cup standings, an opening round of 65 put Camilo Villegas in great shape to advance to the next stage. However, the issue now is whether he can simply hold on.

The Colombian fell back to the pack with a par 70 on Friday and then was struggling with four bogeys on Saturday before an excellent finish to his third round. He birdied 17 and then closed with an impressive eagle on 18.

These two holes helped him get back to five-under for the tournament and a tie for 14th place. While this should be enough to remain in the top 100, he might not stay there if he keeps falling back. Villegas will likely need another round in the 60s to ensure his spot in next week's event.

 

Luke Donald



He started the week in a similar place to Villegas (No. 119), but Luke Donald's three rounds have been very different. After a 73 in Round 1, he has posted scores of 68 and 65 to get back on the right track and up to a tie for 20th entering Sunday.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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