Gary Woodland is within the technique of recovering after having surgical procedure to take away a mind tumor.
“After an extended surgical procedure, the vast majority of the tumor has been eliminated and he’s presently resting,” learn a press release shared through Woodland’s Instagram web page on Monday, September 18. “Presently, the household requests area and privateness to be collectively. Thanks all to your ideas and prayers as he will get began on the highway to restoration.”
The golf and sports activities group despatched their nicely needs to Woodland, 39, following his surgical procedure together with Von Miller, Colt Knost, Billy Horschel and others.
“Get nicely, Gary! ❤️🙏,” ESPN commentator Jay Bilas commented on Monday.
Again in August, Woodland shared that he could be having surgical procedure the next month to take away a lesion discovered on his mind.
“I used to be identified a number of months in the past and have been making an attempt to deal with signs with remedy,” he wrote through Instagram. “After consulting with a number of specialists and discussing with my household, we’ve made the choice that surgical procedure to take away the lesion is the most effective plan of action.”
He continued: “I’m in good spirits with my household and group by my facet and so grateful for the love and assist of everybody.”
Woodland acquired his begin within the skilled golf realm in 2007 when he performed in a handful of tournaments on the Nationwide Tour. The next 12 months, he certified for his first PGA Tour. Nevertheless, his season didn’t pan out as he had a shoulder harm that took him out for the season after 18 appearances.
After recovering from his harm, Woodland made his approach again to the course. Whereas he struggled his first 12 months again, he made his comeback in 2011. In that very same 12 months, he took house his first PGA title which secured him a spot on the Masters Event that very same 12 months. Along with getting 4 PGA Tour wins, Woodland received his first U.S. Open in 2019 the place he defeated the two-time defending champion, Brooks Koepka.
This season, Woodland has performed in 24 occasions the place he completed within the prime 10 twice. In April, Woodland took to the course for his first match of the season on the Georgia PGA occasion.
“Lacin’ up for the primary main of the 12 months. Deliver on Rd. 1 in Georgia,” he shared through Instagram on the time alongside a video of him preparing.
Alongside together with his golf profession, Woodland is a household man. He and his spouse, Gabby Granado, wed in 2016 and share three youngsters son Jax, 6, and twin daughters Maddox and Lennox, each 4.