Gary Woodland Honored with PGA Tour Courage Award for Inspiring Comeback

The golfer overcame brain surgery and emotional challenges to return to professional competition and inspire the golf community.

Gary Woodland received the PGA Tour Courage Award for his remarkable resilience after undergoing brain surgery in September 2023 to remove a benign tumor.
The surgery addressed a brain lesion that caused debilitating anxiety and fear, marking a turning point in Woodland's life and career.
Woodland returned to professional golf in January 2024 and has since achieved multiple top-25 finishes, including a T9 at the Shriners Children's Open.
The Courage Award includes a $25,000 donation to a charity of Woodland's choice, which he matched for Champion Charities, supporting brain tumor research and patient care.
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan praised Woodland's perseverance and impact, calling his journey 'miraculous' and an inspiration to the golf world.