41.   Ernie Els, one if six players with a chance to claim the European money title with a victory, pulled out after nine holes with a bad back.

42.   Even if the money title is a foregone conclusion.

43.   Even with the letdown on the money title, Torrance still has the Ryder Cup victory to savor.

44.   Goosen, who won the European money title, said the tournament is giving him a chance to get a close look at the other players.

45.   He also said he was exhausted after nine weeks without a break including the Ryder Cup and his bid to win an unprecedented fifth straight European money title.

46.   He can clinch the money title for the second consecutive year with a finish of ninth or better.

47.   He is locked in a battle with Torrance and Langer to win the European money title.

48.   He is trying to surpass Irwin and win his second straight money title.

49.   He must win the American Express Championship to have any chance at an eighth straight European money title.

50.   He wants to win the money title on the PGA Tour and the European tour, something no one has ever done.