FedExCup notes: Week 18, THE PLAYERS

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Tight at the Top

• Although the leader Geoff Ogilvy has won twice in the first half of the season, he is only 24 points ahead of Phil Mickelson -- also a two-time winner in 2009 -- who currently occupies the second spot. Additionally, Ogilvy is a mere 51 points ahead of the player in third, Sean O'Hair.

• Sean O'Hair's victory last week means that Steve Stricker is the lone player in the top 10 without a victory.

• The average difference between positions in the top 10 is about 54 points with five of the positions separated by less than 30 points.

• Tiger Woods moved into the top 10 after finishing fourth at Quail Hollow, but he is a scant three points ahead of Retief Goosen, who currently occupies the 11th position.

• Due to the increased points available at THE PLAYERS Championship there are 12 players who have a chance to move into first with a victory, and four players could pass Ogilvy with a solo third or better finish.

Changes in the Standings

• Lucas Glover moved from 34th to 16th in the standings after his tie for second at Quail Hollow.

• The player tied with Glover last week was Bubba Watson, who was the week's biggest mover, jumping 47 places in the standings from 79th to 32nd.

• Jonathan Byrd's tie for fifth last week moved him up 39 places in the standings from 108th to 69th.