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A commonly asked question is the following: If the PGA Tour's 2022-23 season is over and the 2024 season does not start until January, then what is the FedEx Cup Fall all about? This week's Fortinet Championship is the first of seven fall tournaments that finalizes eligibility for the 2024 PGA Tour Season. Here are some things to know:
> Nos. 1-50 in the FedEx Cup standings through the 2023 Tour Championship are locked in their positions, while Nos. 51 and beyond carry their FedEx Cup points over.
> Although players in the top 50 are not earning FedEx Cup points, their points are not redistributed; for example, if Max Homa (No. 6) finishes solo-second and Mackenzie Hughes (No. 51) finishes solo-third, Hughes receives the usual 190 points for third place, not the 300 points for second place.
> Nos. 51-60 through the FedEx Cup Fall will qualify for two Signature Events in 2024 — the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Genesis Invitational.
> Winners of events during the FedEx Cup Fall receive the same benefits of winners of full-field events during the regular season, including 500 FedEx Cup points, Official World Golf Ranking points, a two-year PGA Tour exemption thru 2025 and invitations to The Sentry, Players Championship, Masters and PGA Championship.
IN THIS ISSUE
> TFC Inbox: With Ryder Cup teams set, it is now a matter of who will win | Read
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QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What are your expectations for next week's Solheim Cup to be played in Spain?
Send replies on this question or other topics and questions you would like to have asked to shall@buffalogroupe.com. For a response to be published, you must include your first and last name, along with city and state of residence. Read responses to last week's question.
Bettinardi Golf: Debuts its limited-run oil-rubbed bronze PVD HLX 5.0 forged wedges. The wedges will be offered from 48-to 60-degree lofts and with both C Grind and RJ Grind options, and will be available starting Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. CT online and select authorized Bettinardi retailers.
> David McLay Kidd bringing minimalistic design strategy to Texas with Loraloma
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> An unprecedented statistical deep dive into Ryder Cup performance
[Shane Ryan | Golf Digest | Read]
> Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald says Sergio Garcia ‘understands’ why he’s not on the team
[Andrew Dampf | Associated Press | Read]
> Can golf cure its water addiction?
[Nick Aspinwall | Washington Post | Read ($)]
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The First Call readers offer their projections on whether the United States or Europe will win the 44th playing of the matches, along with opinions on some other hot topics
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Tom Doak stokes the fires at Spain’s Majarambuz, a.k.a. Valderrama II; Nick Campanelli cooks up a makeover at Florida’s Heritage Harbour
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
CBS' Frank Nobilo looks back on 2023 season, ahead to Ryder Cup
The golf analyst joins host Ann Liguori to discuss topics ranging from the recently finished PGA Tour season to the upcoming Ryder Cup and how the respective captains know what they're doing
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THE MODGOLF PODCAST
You are the CEO of your life
Claude Brousseau, director of player development at The Wailea Golf Academy, joins host Colin Weston for an inspirational conversation about golf and life
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GOLF INNERVIEW WITH ANN LIGUORI
The art and zen of learning golf
PGA of America Hall of Fame instructor Michael Hebron joins host Ann Liguori to discuss his unique teaching style
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