The bubble drama that peaked on Sunday afternoon is over, the top 70 are set and, starting Thursday, the FedEx Cup Playoffs begin in Memphis. For a nice primer on how the three-event series works, go here,

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.