Gary Woodland is recovering from surgery to remove a brain lesion.
In an update posted on social media on Monday, the pro golfer, 39, said he was “resting” after having “most of the tumor” removed during surgery earlier in the day.
“After a long operation, most of the tumor was removed and he is currently resting,” it was announced published on X (formerly known as Twitter) and Woodland’s Instagram reading.
“At this time, the family is looking for space and privacy to be together,” the post continued. “Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers as he embarks on the road to recovery.”
The statement is signed “Team GW”.
Golfer Gary Woodland has brain surgery next month, says he’s in good spirits
Woodland announced in August that he would undergo brain surgery to remove the lesion.
“I was diagnosed a few months ago and have been trying to treat my symptoms with medication,” he wrote in the post. “After consulting with multiple specialists and talking with my family, we made the decision that surgery to remove the lesion was the best course of action.”
At the time, Woodland did not specify the type of lesion he had, but said the procedure would take place on September 18.
The PGA Tour added that he was in “good spirits” following the outpouring of support from his family and friends, and also thanked fans for their support.
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The golf and sports communities rallied behind Woodland following the latest on his health and recovery.
“Get well soon, Gary! 🙏🏼,” golfer and social media star Karin Hart responded in the comments section, as the PGA Tour’s Billy Horschel wrote, “ 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️.”
Basketball analyst Jay Bilas added: “Get well, Gary! ❤️🙏.”
Woodland began his professional golf career in 2007 after switching from a college basketball scholarship to golf. The Kansas native has four PGA wins, including the 2019 US Open.
Gary Woodland plays in the 2023 Masters on April 8, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia.
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In 2018, he won the Waste Management Phoenix Open. A year later, at the same tournament, he asked Special Olympian Amy Bockerstette to join him on the par-3 16th hole for a practice round.
Bockerstette, 24, went viral for making the challenge hole, telling Woodland, “I got this,” before making the putt.
Woodland’s last Instagram post before revealing his planned surgeries was in April, when he shared a promotional video with PUMA Golf.
“Lacin’ is gearing up for the first major of the year. Bring on Rd. 1 in Georgia,” he wrote in the caption.
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