Tiger Woods commits to playing first two FedEx Cup events
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Coming off a strong showing at the Open Championship, Tiger Woods moved up to 50th in the Official World Golf Rankings, and has now committed to play in the first two FedEx Cup playoff events.
Woods will tee off at the Northern Trust Aug. 21 and the Dell Technologies Championship Aug. 29 as per TSN Golf. These tournaments, eligible for players in the top 125 and top 100 in points, will be Woods' first FedEx Cup appearances in five years.
The 42-year-old has played in the opening FedEx Cup tournament four times, with a career-best T2 in 2009 and 2013. Woods ranks 47th in the FedEx Cup standings and is eyeing a spot on Jim Furyk's Ryder Cup team.