One week after barely qualifying for golf’s version of the playoffs, Heath Slocum won the opening event at The Barclays with a 20-foot par putt on the final hole for a one-shot victory.

Slocum, who was listed at +4000 to win, closed with a 4-under 67 and won at Liberty National when Steve Stricker caught the lip with his 10-foot par putt.

Tiger Woods (+250) was among those who finished one shot behind. Playing in the group ahead of Slocum and Stricker, he hit six-iron to seven feet for a birdie putt to tie for the lead. But just like he has done a lot lately, Woods missed the putt.

Ernie Els (+6600) and Padraig Harrington (+2500) also finished one shot behind in an excellent start to the FedExCup.

Slocum came in as No. 124 out of 125 qualifiers, and the victory puts him at No. 3 in the standings.

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