Less than four months after undergoing surgery to remove a brain injury, Gary Woodland is set to return to the PGA Tour at the Sony Open next week.
Woodland, 39, was diagnosed with a brain injury last year and underwent surgery Sept. 18 that removed the “majority of the tumor,” he said in a statement.
“This journey has been very difficult but I am extremely grateful for progress and for everyone’s unconditional love and support,” Woodland said on X, formerly Twitter, in November. “You all made this process a little easier for me and my family. Thank you all and I look forward to seeing you next year.
The 2019 US Open champion’s last start came at the Wyndham Championship in August and he played in 24 events last season before being sidelined by surgery.
Woodland has played at the Sony Open eight times and has three top-10 finishes, including a tie for third place in 2015.
