Conversely, if those are DeChambeau's biggest sins, he qualifies as a saint in the modern athletic landscape. Moreover, he is winning now, first in the FedEx Cup standings with three postseason events remaining. He's one of the more fan-friendly players on tour—Tuesday and Wednesday at Ridgewood, he signed autographs at the driving range as long as anyone—and he has a crazy work ethic, one of the last to leave a range during tournament week. It's that enthusiasm that caught the eye of Tiger Woods, and why the two have been regular practice round partners this year.