Extra Masters security eases anxiety battle for Woodland
Gary Woodland will have special security this week at the Masters as he battles anxiety and stress following 2023 brain surgery.The 41-year-old American underwent surgery to remove part of a brain tumor and has since battled post-traumatic stress disorder that made him want to run off golf courses at times.
American Gary Woodland, the 2019 US Open champion, grabs his club during a practice round at Augusta National ahead of the 90th Masters (Andrew Redington) Gary Woodland will have special security this week at the Masters as he battles anxiety and stress following 2023 brain surgery. Woodland had not won since the 2019 US Open until two weeks ago at the Houston Open, taking the title just two weeks after going public with his mental health struggles. The 41-year-old American underwent surgery to remove part of a brain tumor and has since battled post-traumatic stress disorder that made him want to run off golf courses at times.
Just as with his PGA Tour events, Woodland will have extra security measures this week at Augusta National, qualifying after his Texas triumph. "I've met with Augusta. I've met with their security team," Woodland said Tuesday.
"Just like on tour, I'll have security with me. The main deal is they were showing me where security is. "The whole deal for me is it's visual, right?
If I can see somebody, then I can remind myself that I'm safe constantly. "So I have a good idea now where security is on every hole. The big deal for me, my caddie knows too, so he can constantly remind me.