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Gary Woodland Wins the Houston Open for First PGA Tour Title Since Brain Surgery
- American Gary Woodland takes a one-shot lead into Sunday at the Houston Open, reaching 18-under 192 after shooting a five-under 65 on Saturday.
- Woodland returned to the PGA Tour in 2024 following brain surgery in 2023, and recently opened publicly about managing post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Højgaard sits one shot back after a strong weekend at Memorial Park, recording 15 birdies and one eagle during the last two rounds.
- Defending champion Min Woo Lee and American Michael Thorbjornsen trail by five shots, both competing for top-50 finishes to secure Masters invitations.
- Seeking his first victory since the 2019 U.S. Open, Woodland said he must "take a deep breath" and maintain focus through Sunday's final round.
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Three years ago Gary Woodland had to be operated on because of a tumor on his head. He suffered from anxiety and post-traumatic disorders. Now he has won another tournament for the first time.
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