Gary Woodland's Masters security will be extra careful after 'people were trying to kill me'
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Gary Woodland, who has battled PTSD since brain surgery in 2023, experienced a severe episode during the Texas Children’s Open last month when fans got too close, triggering fears for his safety.
- Woodland emphasized the importance of visible security presence to help manage his condition, noting that both his personal security and PGA Tour security will support him during the Masters at Augusta National.
- Despite the challenges, Woodland persevered to win the Texas Children’s Open, securing a spot in the Masters after missing the event the past two years.
- He has openly shared his mental health struggles to encourage others, describing moments of vulnerability such as crying in scoring trailers and needing to take breaks to reset during tournaments.
- Woodland expressed gratitude for returning to the Masters, appreciating the tradition and taking time to fully absorb the experience after a difficult journey.
