The conclusion of FedEx Cup Fall always feels a little ... off. Players arrive in St. Simon's Island, Georgia -- a laidback seaside island in the Lowcountry -- for the final event of the season with vibes (as the kids say) high and stakes even higher.

The juxtaposition between the two is stark. The easygoing nature of the area hides the nerves and jitters of those in the field -- up until Sunday, when everyone, players and fans alike, knows exactly what needs to happen for a golfer to jump into a new echelon of class on the PGA Tour or maintain his current positioning.

At least, that should be the case. It doesn't always work that way, which is among the issues FedEx Cup Fall consistently faces.

"Competition should be easy to follow," PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp said at the Tour Champio

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