Entering the week at No. 75, Woodland, who had surgery to remove a brain lesion in late 2023, was the sentimental favorite. He stood T-9 going into the final round and was the "Bubble Boy," projected at No. 70, heading into the final round. It wasn't to be as he shot even and finished T-23.

Since its inception in 2007, the FedEx Cup Playoffs have marked the end of the golf season with an emphatic exclamation. The series of tournaments offers fans a sense of finality to the sport each year while simultaneously rewarding golfers who have been playing well.