The FedEx Cup Playoffs is a series of four golf tournaments held annually on the PGA Tour. It typically takes place in late summer and culminates in a final event where the top players compete for the FedEx Cup trophy and a significant cash prize. The playoffs feature a points system that rewards players based on their performance throughout the season. The playoffs begin with the Northern Trust, followed by the BMW Championship, and conclude with the Tour Championship. Players earn points based on their finishes in regular-season events, and only the top 125 players qualify for the first tournament. The format aims to create excitement and showcase the best talent in professional golf.