On Sept. 18, 2023, surgeons cut a baseball-sized hole into the side of Gary Woodland’s head. They were trying to remove part of a lesion in his brain they believed was causing seizures. Doctors hoped they could help the golfer and winner of the 2019 U.S. Open regain control of his life.
After having a brain tumor removed, Gary Woodland came back too soon last year but through yoga and meditation, he's learning to calm his mind.
The PGA Tour has announced the composition of its Player Advisory Council (PAC) for 2025, which includes top golfers like Scottie Scheffler and Justin Thomas. The PAC advises the PGA Tour Policy Board and Commissioner on circuit-related issues.
World number one Scottie Scheffler and two-times major winner Justin Thomas are among the 16 individuals who will make up the PGA Tour's Player Advisory Council (PAC) in 2025, the U.S.-based circuit said on Tuesday.
Gary Woodland returned to golf after a brain lesion. Following "one of the hardest years" of his life, the U.S. Open champion had an encouraging start to his season.
1, Aaron Rai, 83.33%. 2, Collin Morikawa, 81.67%. 3, Kevin Kisner, 80.95%. 4, Takumi Kanaya, 77.14%. 5, Ben Kohles, 76.79%. 6 (tie), Kyle Mendoza and Francesco Molinari, 76.19%. 8 (tie), Brice Garnett and Sepp Straka, 76.16%. 10, Russell Henley, 75.00%.
Gary Woodland is among those thinking of Grayson Murray at the Sony Open. Murray won the tournament last year and then took his own life some four months later after open struggles with anxiety and addiction.
On the eve of the PGA Tour's Sony Open, Gary Woodland delivered an emotional yet touching story about the late Grayson Murray.
Gary Woodland recorded a T16 finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii, but prior to that, his results had been inconsistent. Over his previous five starts, Woodland posted a missed cut, T33, T9, T16, and another missed cut.
Four first-time members were named to the PGA Tour's 16-member Player Advisory Council on Tuesday. The foursome making their debut with the PAC are: Gary Woo