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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Holly Bishop

Masters icon opens up on cancer battle in emotional press conference

  • Golfer Gary Woodland made an emotional return to the Masters, speaking at a pre-tournament press conference on Tuesday, 7 April.
  • Woodland secured his spot in the Masters field at Augusta National by winning the Houston Open in March.
  • It marked his first significant win since undergoing surgery in 2023 to remove a brain tumour.
  • He also recently disclosed that he has been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder following the operation.
  • The 41-year-old expressed doubts during the press conference about ever returning to the Masters, stating that winning and playing there were 'the last thing on my mind for a long time'.

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