Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Golfer |
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| Nationality | United States |
| Date of Birth | 21/05/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Topeka, KS |
Latest News about Gary Woodland
30/03/2026
Gary Woodland won the Houston Open, capturing his first PGA Tour victory since the 2019 U.S. Open. He shot a tournament-record 21-under 259 and beat Nicolai Højgaard by five strokes. The win was his fifth PGA Tour title and came after his return from brain surgery in 2023.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Gary Lynn Woodland |
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| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6'1" |
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| Swing | Right |
Personal Life
| Health | Underwent brain lesion surgery in August 2023; diagnosed with PTSD; received PGA Tour Courage Award in 2024 |
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Relationships & More
| Caddie | Brennan Little |
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Family
| Parents | Dan Woodland, Linda Woodland |
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Career
| Turned Pro | 2007 |
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| PGA Tour Wins | 5 |
| Major Wins | 2019 U.S. Open |
| Highest World Ranking | 12 (June 2019) |
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| Team Appearances | 2019 Presidents Cup (U.S. team) |
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Favourites
| Hobby | Basketball |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/gary.woodland/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/GaryWoodlandGolf/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started college on basketball scholarship at Washburn University before switching to golf at University of Kansas. | |
| 2. Originally loved basketball more than golf. | |
| 3. 2005 Kansas Amateur Champion. | |
| 4. Qualified for NCAA Regionals three times. | |
| 5. Stroke average of 73.28 in college. | |
| 6. Tied KU three-round record with 202 at 2005 Cleveland State Invitational. |