FedEx Cup Standings 2013: Final Points List and Analysis of Notable Storylines

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Published: September 23, 2013

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Henrik Stenson capped off a magnificent stretch of play to close out the PGA Tour season, winning the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup title on Sunday at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Ga.

The stunning resurgence Stenson has experienced this season is a fantastic storyline in and of itself, as the talented 37-year-old Swede has returned to golf's elite and established himself as a legitimate superstar.

Fellow world-class player Ian Poulter has been effusive in his praise of Stenson on social media, appreciating how he battled back from a big slump to get back to the top of golf:



Plenty of other fascinating storylines unfolded in the final stretch of the 2013 campaign, though.

Jordan Spieth's rise from no tour status to the unchallenged rookie of the year wasn't least among them, as the 20-year-old tied Steve "Mr. September" Stricker for second place at East Lake and wound up seventh in the final FedEx Cup standings.

Below is an overview of the final points listing, followed by a more detailed analysis of Stenson, Spieth and the other exciting subplots in pro golf that unfolded in the postseason.

Note: Statistics, information and video are courtesy of PGATour.com. Tournament history was obtained from the Official World Golf Ranking.



 

Stenson's Stock at an All-Time High



After dropping to as low as No. 230 in the world last year, Stenson has come back with a fury in finishing runner-up at the British Open, third at the PGA Championship and in winning two FedEx Cup events.

Kelly Tilghman of Golf Channel highlights all the incredible finishes Stenson has enjoyed in the high-profile events he's teed up in most recently:



Stenson finished the Tour Championship tied for the lead in greens in regulation, tied for third in driving accuracy and second in strokes gained putting, the latte...
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