DJ Beats Spieth In Energy-Light Playoff Opener

What a strange weekend at the immaculately groomed Glen Oaks, as the first Northern Trust to replace Barclays fell a tad flat despite a fantastic leaderboard.

Maybe it's the time of year on Long Island (better things to do), the venue (exclusive club), every fan turning into a documentarian (cell phone video and photos allowed), chip-out rough (ugh!), but for a showdown with two top players this one seemed a bit low on energy.

Your theories?

If I had to pick an order, I'd blame time of year impacting Long Island fan interest, player fatigue at this point of a long season and a lack of urgency in the playoff format that might inject some life. Plus, Glen Oaks Club did a nice job but it's hard to beat Bethpage energy.

Dustin Johnson picked up his 16th victory in a playoff under sunny skies and perfect conditions, holding off Jordan Spieth in week one of the FedExCup playoffs. Will Gray's roundup of notes from the week here.

Johnson took an aggressive line at 18 in sudden death, setting up a short sand wedge shot.