Overview
- Woodland, who spoke Tuesday at Augusta National, said he finished the Houston Open's back nine thinking people were trying to kill him before tour security positioned themselves where he could see them.
- Augusta National and the PGA Tour met with him this week to map security on every hole so he can spot help, since sudden movement by fans, walking scorers, or camera operators can trigger episodes.
- Doctors removed most of a brain lesion in September 2023 that had pressed on regions tied to fear and anxiety, and clinicians later diagnosed PTSD marked by startle responses and periods of distress.
- His win at the Texas Children's Houston Open two weeks ago was his first PGA Tour victory since 2019 and clinched his Masters spot, and he credited the visible security presence for helping him finish.
- He says speaking openly has made him feel stronger and has drawn supportive messages, and his tailored security plan shows how elite events can adapt to mental‑health needs on the course.