Tiger Woods, golf’s greatest, hasn’t been able to win any of the last four major tournaments he has participated in. The player, who has faced doubts since his knee surgery last year, has won several victories this year, but has apparently lost his touch in the past weeks. Two weeks ago, Woods lost at Hazeltine in the US Open, and as a result, lost the PGA Championship this year.

“The entire year, you work hard, say you won 25 tournaments this year, it doesn't really matter,” Woods said. “You come here, you don't play well, you're not getting into the Tour Championship”.

Tiger – and everyone else – was surprise by Ye Yang, a Korean player who surpassed him at the PGA Championship. Woods began the day two shots ahead but finished one shot behind, taking second place. When asked how he felt about defeating Woods, Yang replied that he felt somewhat guilty, like a “bad guy,” for ending Woods’ winning streak.

Yang nevertheless celebrated over the week and is now preparing for the FedEx Cup.

This is the first time since 2004 that Woods has lost four tournaments in a row. That isn’t to say that the superstar has gone completely sour; Tiger leads the standings with five victories – none of which are in majors – which translates to 3,431 points and over $7 million in earnings this year.

The last few weeks have also added several points. Woods won the Buick Open in Michigan; he had an incredible winning streak in Akron, as well. He completed three weeks of golf in a row, playing every day; it wasn’t a surprise, then, that he said he was tired and took a few days away from golf.

Now, Woods is preparing for the FedEx Cup at The Barclays, the first time he has attended since 2003. He will be opening at the Westchester Country Club. The FedEx Cup offers an additional 2,500 points for the winner – 2,000 points more than the average major. Woods, as the points leader, can’t afford to miss the tournament.

Nor is the FedEx Cup deficient in financial incentives: $10 million. The prize seemed the primary motivation for another top player, Phil Mickelson, who is on the road towards becoming Player of the Year.

Mickelson, however, isn’t the only one aiming for votes from his fellow players. Woods is also looking at Player of the Year; with five wins under his belt, he has a chance.

"Playing well at the end of the year in the big events, that can swing votes, because usually guys remember what you've done later in the year," Woods said.

However, the final challenge for the FedEx Cup will not be an easy one, not for Wood or any other golfer. The course, Liberty National, is located near Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty, and was chosen for its picturesque scenery. The course itself, however, is essentially millions of tons of dirt, clay, and plastic covering an old oil refinery.

“They are tough,” Woods said of the greens. “They are going to be severe this week.”

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