In a world of robotic golfers, Justin Rose's human nature shines through on biggest stages

Rose became the oldest European to win on the PGA Tour in the modern era when he captured the first leg of the FedEx Cup Playoffs

There became a point in professional golf where being oneself on the course was no longer seen as ideal. Golfers needed to develop split personalities -- those they show outside the ropes in everyday life and those reserved for inside the ropes when the stakes are high and the sun is bright.

Sports psychologists, public relations specialists and a simple dedication to "the process" all serve as efforts to obtain desired results, and while players have certainly improved their games by utilizing those tools, it's fair to say most of them have become a little less interesting.

Never wanting to get too high in the heat of the battle, many players frequently pocket fist pumps and roars, keeping their passion internal. Never wanting to get too low, players hold back outbursts for bad shots and present precise, polished answers when questioned about the agony of defeat.