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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Gary Woodland secures emotional first win following brain surgery

Gary Woodland secured his first victory on the PGA Tour in seven years having undergone brain surgery in 2023 and battled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) over the last year.

The 41-year-old American broke into tears on the 18th green at the Houston Open on Sunday after holing his final putt and hugged his wife, Gabby, in an emotional embrace after winning the tournament in Texas by five shots over Denmark’s Nicolai Hojgaard.

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