Golf professional takes first win after brain surgery

In 2023, Woodland struggled severe anxietyas a result of which a tumor was discovered. He returned to the tour in early 2024 after brain surgery, but has since struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder, which he only recently made public. “Everyone is struggling with something,” Woodland said. “Whoever is struggling with something, I hope they see me and don’t give up. Just keep fighting.”

Woodland was celebrated for minutes

The spectators at Memorial Park Golf Course cheered and celebrated Woodland for minutes with frenetic chants of “Gary, Gary.” “We play an individual sport out here, but I wasn’t alone today,” said Woodland with tears in his eyes after his triumph. His wife Gabby was by his side for all 18 holes. And even his competitors Hojgaard and last year’s winner Min Woo Lee left him alone on the stage on the last hole.