Perseverance is one of the most valued skills of a professional golfer. It is truly a prerequisite to persist in the delirious world of golf. Gary Woodland is the true example of the epitome of perseverance, come what may. The 39-year-old recently underwent the knife to remove his brain tumor and persevered out of the surgery in good health.
However, that was not the end of Woodland’s healing journey. He has now set his eyes on making a full return to the game in January next year. His ambitious goal has received many reactions from his doctors, friends, and family. But Gary Woodland is determined to turn his dreams into reality.
Gary Woodland: Ambitious aspiration for a speedy return
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The 39-year-old American professional golfer’s strength has the golf world in awe. Almost two months ago, Woodland got the shock of his life when it was revealed to him that he had a brain tumor. However, Woodland stayed strong and beat the brain tumor. His strength and courage in dealing with this daunting life experience are truly praiseworthy.
Woodland is now preparing to make a full return to the world of golf in 2024. In fact, he has even planned to have a full schedule for the upcoming year. The pro golfer is now cleared to do all physical activities post-surgery. Woodland is determined to turn the impossible into the possible. Even though his energy levels are not at their peak currently, he is still eyeing a full-fledged return in January 2024.
Gary Woodland said, “I’ve set some goals along this process. I told my wife when I walked into that hospital, my goal was to walk out… My goal now to get back to playing is to start back in January which some doctors think that’s optimistic, but I’m very optimistic about myself, my team around me, and my recovery. So my plan is to get back in January and tee it up and play a full year.”
Spoke with @GaryWoodland who is clear to do all physical activity after surgery to remove a brain tumor two months ago. His energy is a bit low now but he’s expecting that to increase over the next few weeks. Has been practicing some and targeting a January return to @PGATOUR.
— Todd Lewis (@ToddLewisGC) November 17, 2023
In his attempt to do so, the golf star has made a stern attempt to set fixed goals and follow along his goals to achieve the otherwise ‘unachievable’. His optimistic approach has not just inspired those around him, but also filled the rest of the golfers with motivation to work towards their personal struggles and never give up. His battle with the brain tumor is truly an ode to inspiration.
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Woodland’s battle with brain tumor
Gary Woodland was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. However, upon receiving the news, Gary did not delay the inevitable brain surgery that was required for him to fully recover. In fact, Woodland rushed into surgery as soon as possible. His early decision to let go of the lesion helped him come back to his feet after just eight weeks of surgery.
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Woodland was recently spotted in Chicago at the Kansas University men’s basketball game. The pro golfer got candid with his fanbase about his struggles and made the intentions of his early return clear. What do you think about Gary Woodland’s hopes of a full return in 2024? Share your views in the comments section below.
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