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Gary Woodland Discloses PTSD After Brain Surgery, Commits to Keep Playing

He revealed the diagnosis in a Golf Channel interview before teeing it up at The Players under PGA Tour safety protocols.

Overview

  • Woodland said he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder about a year after his 2023 brain surgery for a brain lesion.
  • Seizures stopped after the September 2023 procedure, and he returned to PGA Tour competition at the start of 2024.
  • He described an on-course episode at the Procore Championship where a sudden startle led to blurred vision, memory lapses, and tears during play.
  • Doctors advised that, in an ideal scenario, he would avoid overstimulating environments, yet he chose to continue competing because golf remains his dream.
  • He praised the PGA Tour for implementing safety measures, including added security, as he continues his season and competes this week at The Players Championship.