Gary Woodland returned to golf after a brain lesion. Following "one of the hardest years" of his life, the U.S. Open champion had an encouraging start to his season.

After having a brain tumor removed, Gary Woodland came back too soon last year but through yoga and meditation, he's learning to calm his mind.

HONOLULU — Gary Woodland had a brief vacation with wife Gabby on the Big Island before coming over to Oahu for the Sony Open. Never was a 45-minute flight more memorable. They were in the second row on the Hawaiian Airlines flight. The final passengers to board were in the first row — former President Barrack Obama, his wife and two daughters.

On Sept. 18, 2023, surgeons cut a baseball-sized hole into the side of Gary Woodland’s head. They were trying to remove part of a lesion in his brain they believed was causing seizures. Doctors hoped they could help the golfer and winner of the 2019 U.S. Open regain control of his life.

How to watch the 2025 Sony Open on Saturday, including full Saturday TV coverage and streaming info for Round 3 in Hawaii.

Gary Woodland is among those thinking of Grayson Murray at the Sony Open. Murray won the tournament last year and then took his own life some four months later after open struggles with anxiety and addiction.

Gary Woodland had a short flight from ... He played the back nine in 30 at the Sony Open and tied for 10th. How he made it to Hawaii is still hard for him to believe. “Two years ago, I didn ...

T he PGA Tour remains in California for another week and heads to Torrey Pines for the Farmers Insurance Open 2025. After three low-scoring affairs and relatively benign setups to

Sellers Shy, the lead golf producer for CBS, applauded Thomas for reaching out to players about more access. Jim Nantz, the lead announcer who is starting his 40th year with CBS, suggested the walk-and-talk could be expanded.

Gary Woodland had a brief vacation with wife Gabby on the Big Island before coming over to Oahu for the Sony Open. Never was a 45-minute flight more

HONOLULU -- Final scores and earnings Sunday of the $2.9 million 2000 Sony Open in Hawaii, played on the 7,060 ... $5,655 70-70-78-72--290 10-over Gary Nicklaus, $5,655 69-70-72-79--290 David ...

And just like that, the PGA Tour's two-week visit to Hawaii is in the books. Nick Taylor topped Nico Echavarria on the second playoff hole to win the 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii. It's the fifth PGA ...