Gary Woodland wins Houston Open after brain surgery and PTSD struggles: ‘Today was a good day’

• 41-year-old seals first PGA Tour win since 2019 US Open

• Brain lesion derailed American’s career

Gary Woodland won the Houston Open on Sunday, a moment that seemed improbable 30 months ago when he had brain surgery, and even two weeks ago when he opened up about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Woodland looked close to his best at Memorial Park, coasting home to a trophy that felt as important as his US Open title at Pebble Beach in 2019. He closed with a three-under 67 to win by five shots over Nicolai Hojgaard. The gallery chanted Woodland’s name before falling silent so he could roll in the winning putt.