What a difference a year makes: Brendon Todd's chances to win FedExCup are very real

ATLANTA – Even after 18 holes in the sweltering heat, Brendon Todd allowed himself a moment to appreciate the milestone.

A year ago this week Todd was grinding his way to a tie for 67th at the Korn Ferry Tour Championship as he reclaimed his PGA Tour card. By comparison, he began this week’s Tour Championship having won twice on Tour this season and with an outside chance to win the Player of the Year Award.

“You know, that would have been a pretty big dream at that point, but I was playing pretty well already at that point,” Todd said when asked to consider how much he’s accomplished over the last 12 months. “I knew my game was there and I knew that I've got the pedigree to play this Tour at…