Summary
Gary Woodland, a professional golfer, played at the 2026 Masters tournament after recovering from brain surgery in 2023. He had surgery to remove a lesion that caused seizures and also revealed he has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Despite these challenges, Woodland expressed gratitude for being able to compete in golf again.
Key Facts
- Gary Woodland won the Houston Open in March for his first PGA Tour win since 2019.
- Woodland had brain surgery in September 2023 to remove a lesion causing seizures.
- He publicly shared his diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder in March.
- Woodland worried about dying during surgery and wrote letters to his family.
- He returned to play in the 2024 Masters after recovering from surgery.
- Woodland stated that having the brain tumor and PTSD changed his outlook on life and sports.
- He played in the first round of the 2026 Masters with Scottie Scheffler and Robert MacIntyre.
