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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says it's hard to watch Gary Woodland battle PTSD after brain surgery in 2023, but admires his resilience and dedication, while Woodland praises Scheffler’s game and character — a mutual, supportive bond on and off the PGA Tour highlighted during the RBC Heritage.
Gary Woodland says he’ll have enhanced security at the Masters after PTSD flared when fans got close during a Texas Open win, a condition tied to brain surgery in 2023. He credits TOUR security and his team for keeping him safe, using visible security cues to stay calm on each hole as he returns to Augusta National.
Gary Woodland closes with a 67 to win the Houston Open, delivering a comeback narrative infused with PTSD after brain surgery, while Tiger Woods faces another DUI-related incident—highlighting a stark contrast between Woodland's resilient return and Woods's ongoing personal struggles in golf.
Gary Woodland won the Houston Open, his first PGA Tour title in seven years, finishing 21-under after a final-round 67 to beat Nicolai Hojgaard by five strokes. He cried after holing out, thanked his wife and team, and spoke about continuing his healing from brain surgery in 2023 and PTSD, saying he’s not giving up and focusing on the future, with Masters contention a possibility.
Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland details his PTSD diagnosis after brain surgery in 2023, describing a frightening moment during last fall’s Procore Championship when a walking scorer approached from behind, triggering blurred vision and an emotional breakdown. He says he’s been dealing with PTSD for about a year, credits PGA Tour security protocols for easing on-course stress, and emphasizes that he hopes his openness helps others battling mental health issues, noting you can’t face it alone. Woodland returned to the PGA Tour in 2024 and remains active in 2026, including this week’s Players Championship.
U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland opens up about his battle with fear and anxiety caused by a brain lesion, which led to surgery in September. Despite the challenges, he has returned to golf and is grateful for the support he has received. Woodland's journey back to the sport includes converting his dining room into a putting green and working with his coach to regain his form. He aims to prove that one can overcome tough obstacles and hopes to jump-start his career after this unexpected setback.
American golfer Gary Woodland has undergone surgery to remove a brain tumor after attempting to treat the symptoms with medication. The former US Open champion had a "long" operation that removed the majority of the lesion. Woodland, who last competed in August, will now rest and recover. His family has requested privacy during this time. Woodland's most recent win was at the 2019 US Open, and he currently ranks 74th in the world.
PGA Tour golfer Gary Woodland will undergo surgery on September 18 to remove a brain lesion that was diagnosed a few months ago. Woodland had been trying to manage symptoms with medication but has decided that surgery is the best course of action. The four-time PGA Tour winner, including the 2019 U.S. Open, expressed gratitude for the support of his family and team.
Topeka native Gary Woodland tied for 14th place at the 2023 Masters, earning $333,000 in prize money. This is his highest finish in a major since the 2022 U.S. Open and his third top-15 finish of the year. Jon Rahm won the tournament and received $3,240,000 in prize money.