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Golf awards for 2026: Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young show out as Gary Woodland tugs at heartstrings

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Golf News / EssentiallySports / August 30

‘He’d Be Bad’: Gary Woodland Claims Scottie Scheffler Would Be ‘Horrible’ at One Career Move

Scottie Scheffler may be one of the biggest stars on the PGA Tour. Looking at his quiet, focused nature, one can admit he could be good at many professions.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / August 28

‘He Will Just Cry’: 2X Major Champ Takes a Playful Jab at Gary Woodland Over His Emotional Story

Two-time major champion Xander Schauffele took a shot at Gary Woodland over his emotional story—but their friendship runs deeper. With the 2026 Tour Championship heating up, The Athletic’s Gabby Herzig was at East Lake, catching up with several players.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / August 26

‘Stubbornness’: Gary Woodland Stunned by Scottie Scheffler Battling Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Golfers often play through blisters, back pain, and knee problems. But holding a club with open, tender sores across both palms when every shot demands millimeter precision is an entirely different level of agony.

Golf News / Field Level Media / August 26

Gary Woodland ready to turn page at Tour Championship

ATLANTA -- Gary Woodland is more than willing to put one wayward tee shot in his rearview mirror. Woodland will do his best to leave the past in the past on Thursday when he tees off in the opening round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club.

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Golf News / HITC / August 24

Collin Morikawa admits what it was really like to play alongside Gary Woodland on Sunday at the BMW

Collin Morikawa and Gary Woodland both enjoyed fine tournaments at the BMW Championship last week. Morikawa and Woodland finished in a tie for fourth at Bellerive and they are both safely through to the Tour Championship this week at East Lake.

Golf News / On Tap Sports Net / August 22

Clark Leads BMW Championship Over Woodland, Spaun

Reigning U.S. Open champion Wyndham Clark will take a one-shot lead into the weekend at the BMW Championship, playing his first two rounds at 12 under par.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / August 21

Wyndham Clark, Gary Woodland Set Up High-Stakes BMW Duel

One shot separates Wyndham Clark from Gary Woodland at Bellerive Country Club. Their reasons for needing it are not remotely the same. Clark followed an opening 64 with another 6-under 64 Friday, reaching 12-under 128 without making a bogey.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / August 20

Gary Woodland’s 64 Turns a Distant Goal Into a Real East Lake Shot

Gary Woodland came to Bellerive Country Club this week sitting 31st in the FedExCup, one place outside the line that separates a trip to the Tour Championship from the end of a PGA Tour season.

Golf News / Field Level Media / August 19

Gary Woodland named to U.S. Presidents Cup staff

Gary Woodland is set to cap a triumphant year after he was named a captain's assistant on the United States' staff for the upcoming Presidents Cup. Woodland, 42, is the fourth and final assistant, joining Jim Furyk, Keegan Bradley and Webb Simpson on the staff of captain Brandt Snedeker.

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / June 1

'A Marathon Out Here': Gary Woodland Continues Resurgence With Timely Performance Before Major

Gary Woodland delivered a decent T6 performance at the Charles Schwab Challenge, showcasing that his ability to play elite golf tournaments remains intact.

Golf News / Kansas Jayhawks on SI / April 9

Former Kansas Golfer Gary Woodland Returns to 2026 Masters: Tee Times, Betting Odds, and Storyline

Former Kansas golfer and KU Athletics Hall of Famer Gary Woodland is back at golf’s biggest annual event as the 2026 Masters Tournament gets underway today at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

Golf News / Field Level Media / April 7

Gary Woodland grateful for Augusta security as he manages PTSD

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- When Gary Woodland last played the Masters in 2024, he was months removed from surgery to remove a brain tumor. At that point, it may have appeared to outsiders that he'd finished his fight.

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / April 2

Gary Woodland Carries a Different Perspective Into the Masters After Houston Win

Gary Woodland will walk into Augusta National for the masters this week, seeing it differently than anyone else. Not because of a swing change or a hot stretch of form, but because of what the last two years actually looked like behind closed doors.

Golf News / Total Pro Sports / March 31

Gary Woodland Opens Up About The Scary Moment When Crazy Fans Nearly Ruined His First PGA Tour Win Since Brain Surgery

Gary Woodland returned to the golf course last week, taking on the Houston Open. Woodland underwent brain surgery 30 months ago, a process that wasn’t easy on the veteran.

Golf News / HITC / March 30

Gary Woodland hailed by Justin Rose and Adam Scott after emotional Houston Open victory

Gary Woodland produced one of the most emotional victories in recent PGA Tour history at the 2026 Texas Children’s Houston Open. The American carded a final-round 67 to finish at -21 at Memorial Park, securing his first win since the 2019 US Open.

Golf News / Field Level Media / March 31

Gary Woodland, four others earn Masters invites

Texas Children's Houston Open winner Gary Woodland and four other golfers clinched spots at this year's Masters on Sunday. Woodland earned the spot by winning the event, his first PGA Tour win since the 2019 U.S.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / March 30

Gary Woodland shares an incredible message after his Houston Open win

It once looked improbable, but Gary Woodland pulled off a win at the 2026 Houston Open on Sunday, his first victory since undergoing brain surgery in 2023.

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / March 30

Gary Woodland Earns Respect From LIV Golfer in Rare Moment: 'Not a Dry Eye in the House'

The PGA Tour and LIV Golf are often at odds, but Gary Woodland bridged that gap even if it’s for a fleeting moment. After battling back from brain surgery, the PGA Tour veteran received a wave of support from a LIV Golf rival.

Golf News / DailyClubGolf / March 21

Gary Woodland Finds Unexpected Support After Opening Up About PTSD

Gary Woodland expected support after his 2023 brain surgery. But he was unprepared for the overwhelming response he received last week. After opening up about his PTSD battle, the PGA Tour veteran found a connection with fans that surprised even him.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Gary Woodland’s Invisible Battle: When Courage Means Speaking the Unspeakable

Gary Woodland sat down for an exclusive interview with Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard, and in a conversation that aired Monday night, he did something that required more courage than any shot he's ever hit on a golf course.

Golf News / HITC / March 1

Inside Gary Woodland’s incredible achievement on the PGA Tour 2026 season

Gary Woodland has always been a well-liked figure on the PGA Tour, and these days, he’s probably just happy to be back playing regularly. The American underwent brain surgery in September 2023 to remove a lesion.

Golf News / Almost Average Golf / July 2, 2025

Gary Woodland named U.S. Vice Captain for 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup team

Gary Woodland has officially been named vice captain of the U.S. team for the 45th Ryder Cup, which will be played Sept. 23-28, 2025, at Bethpage Black in Farmingdale, New York.

Golf News / 5 GOATs / April 12, 2024

Wind blows Gary Woodland’s ball across Masters green before putt

The winds have been howling all day in the second round of The Masters. Players have had to deal with swirling winds consistently blowing at 20 miles per hour all day long, with gusts coming in at 40 miles per hour.

Golf News / Yardbarker / September 29, 2022

Watch: Gary Woodland's tee shot lands in cup holder

Watch: Former U.S. Open champion Gary Woodland's tee shot lands in cup holder at Sanderson Farms Championship

During the FedEx St. Jude Championship in August, Max Homa struck a tee shot in the event's opening round that landed in somebody's golf cart. On Thursday during the opening round of the Sanderson Farms Championship, Gary Woodland may have one-upped Homa in the one-in-a-million tee shot department.

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