Finishing position in an official event earns FedExCup points on a published scale, with the winner earning the most.; FedExCup points determine eligibility for the season-ending Playoffs and feed the priority ranking that sets future event access.; Official money and official-event statistics ar...
Why people argue about this
People often assume that just marking their score on a card is enough for them to move forward in tournaments, forgetting about the need to actually sign it or certify it according to the Rules of Golf. This oversight leads to confusion and arguments when they realize incorrect signatures can result in penalties, even though signing isn't explicitly mentioned as required by the official verdict.