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McIlroy’s last chance for a big finish

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, follows his shot off the second tee in the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, follows his shot off the second tee in the third round of the BMW Championship golf tournament in Cherry Hills Village, Colo., Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

By Associated Press September 10, 2014 1 min read

ATLANTA (AP) – Rory McIlroy believes his big season deserves a big finish. The Tour Championship is his last chance.

McIlroy already has won a pair of majors and a World Golf Championship this year. He is back to No. 1 in the world. He has wrapped up another PGA Tour money title. About the only feat left is to capture the FedEx Cup.

The trophy – along with a $10 million bonus – is up for grabs this week at East Lake. McIlroy didn’t come close to winning the previous three FedEx Cup playoff events, though that doesn’t matter. He is the No. 4 seed when the Tour Championship begins Thursday.

The top five seeds only have to win at East Lake to claim the FedEx Cup.