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Tiger Woods was close again, but not close enough. (AP Images)

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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