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Gary Woodland's Toughest Year Recovering From Brain Surgery Is Also His Proudest
Woodland says severe PTSD and medication have shaped his comeback after brain surgery, and he won the Houston Open two weeks after an emotional interview.
- Professional golfer Gary Woodland returns to the BMW Championship at Bellerive this week, marking his first appearance in the tournament in six years.
- Brain surgery in September 2023 to remove a lesion triggered severe post-traumatic stress disorder for Woodland, who now requires a "no-fly zone" to avoid distress from sudden movements.
- Last week at TPC Southwind, the heat index approached 108 degrees Fahrenheit, complicating Woodland's efforts to control his heart rate despite the extreme conditions.
- Following an emotional victory at the Houston Open, Woodland is now on the cusp of qualifying for the Tour Championship among the top 30 players.
- Woodland plans to take time off after this season, assured of entry into next year's $20 million signature events. He said he is "more proud" now than ever before.
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ST. LOUIS (AP) — Gary Woodland has strong memories of Bellerive, the closest tournament to his Kansas home. He led the 2018 PGA Championship after 18 and 36 holes and
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Gary Woodland's toughest year recovering from brain surgery is also his proudest
Gary Woodland considers this his best year on the PGA Tour. And this coming from someone who won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach in 2019.
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