The Butterfield Bermuda Championship could be just another fall stop.. But for many, it was the penultimate event of the FedExCup Fall, carrying a level of urgency if one keeps in mind the PGA Tour’s new structure. With only the top 100 locking up full status for next year, every round in Bermuda had a weight. Yet, few collapsed under its burden, three of which were notable.

1. Matt Wallace slips at the wrong time

For Matt Wallace, the week at the FedExCup Fall began at No. 97th. This puts him technically inside the safety zone, but not without a lingering fear of further spiraling. His year was mixed, with 15 cuts made in 28 starts. Among impressive showings, he had a T2 at the Omega European Masters in August and a T3 at the 3M Open.

That made Bermuda a much-needed chance to firm up h

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