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Gary Woodland health recovery and PGA Tour return

Overview

Professional golfer Gary Woodland is undergoing a recovery process following brain surgery in September 2023 to remove a lesion. The procedure was required to address symptoms including seizures, chills, and tremors.

Woodland has been managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from his illness and surgery, noting experiences with anxiety and emotional distress. He has utilized physical rituals to regulate his breathing and ground himself during competition.

His return to form has included a victory at the Houston Open and a fourth-place finish at the BMW Championship. These performances secured his position in the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings, leading to his participation in the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club.

Entities

FedEx Cup · PGA Tour · Gary Woodland · East Lake Golf Club

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Gary Woodland returns to TOUR Championship after brain surgery

    Golfer Gary Woodland returns to the TOUR Championship at East Lake following brain surgery and a diagnosis of PTSD, marking a significant comeback in the PGA Tour season.

  2. 22 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Gary Woodland discusses recovery from brain surgery and PTSD

    Golfer Gary Woodland is discussing his recovery from brain surgery and his ongoing battle with PTSD as he competes on the PGA Tour.

Sources

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