The FedEx Cup Playoffs are here and if you’re looking for a favorite, look no further than Rory McIlroy. Checking all the stats from last year and how golfer’s fair historically over this four week playoff run is usually a good place to start, but when the worlds No. 1 ranked golfer is coming off three straight wins that includes two major championships, it’s pretty easy to pick an overall favorite. 

So, let’s take a look at five other golfers who can make a serious run at winning the playoffs and how they have finished in the last five years. 

Behold, the Hurricane Golf Top 5 FedEx Cup Playoffs contenders who are not The King of The Golf World Rory McIlroy:

1. Bubba Watson: Won the 2014 Masters and Northern Trust Open… No. 1 in driving distance, 67% GIR, 0.24 strokes gained - putting... Currently ranked 3rd in FedEx Cup standings… Currently No. 8 ranked golfer in the world… Has not finished in the Top 10 in the last 5 FedEx Cup Playoffs… 

2. Rickie Fowler: No wins in 2014, but finished Top 5 in all four majors… No. 35 in driving distance, 63% GIR, .054 strokes gained - putting… Currently ranked 16th in FedEx Cup standings… Currently No. 13 ranked golfer in the world… Has not finished in the Top 10 in the last 5 FedEx Cup Playoffs…

3. Jimmy Walker: Won the Frys.com Open, Sony Open in Hawaii, and AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am… No. 19 in driving distance, 67% GIR, .712 strokes gained - putting... Currently ranked 2nd in FedEx Cup standings… Currently No. 19 ranked golfer in the world… Has not finished in the Top 10 in the last 5 FedEx Cup Playoffs…

4. Matt Kuchar: Won RBC Heritage and finished Top 5 at 2014 Masters… No. 142 in driving distance, 66% GIR, .569 strokes gained - putting… Currently ranked 4th in FedEx Cup standings… Currently No. 7 ranked golfer in the world… Finished FedEx Cup Playoffs in 6th in 2013 and 2011 and 2nd in 2010... 

5. Jordan Spieth: No wins in 2014, but finished T2 at The Masters and 2nd at Hyundai Tournament of Champions… No. 91 in driving distance, 63% GIR, .331 strokes gained - putting… Currently ranked 8th in FedEx Cup standings… Currently No. 12 ranked golfer in the world… Finished 7th in his first FedEx Cup playoffs in 2013…

Who else to keep an eye on: Sergio Garcia, Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, Adam Scott