Sam Greenwood(Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)For a host of golf fans, the season effectively ends with the conclusion of the PGA Championship. Which is a shame; over the past decade, the FedEx Cup has presented itself as an estimable bridge from the Wanamaker Trophy to the fall season. And though football's beginning and baseball's playoff races compete for attention, as we saw last year with Rory McIlroy's astonishing run, golf's postseason can pack plenty of punch.
As the FedEx Cup kicks off at Glen Oaks this week, here are five storylines to watch during the 2017 playoffs.
Can Speith vs. Thomas become a legitimate rivalry?
Even in the shadow of Justin Thomas' magnificent early season run, this conversation—the conversation being, “Has Thomas surpassed Spieth as the better player?”—was premature. Following Spieth's response—three wins, including a major title—this discussion went out of style faster than frosted tips.
And yet, thanks to his triumph ..