Gary Woodland secured his first PGA Tour victory since 2019, winning the Texas Children's Houston Open by five shots at 21-under par. The triumph comes after the 2019 U.S. Open champion battled through brain surgery and mental health challenges over recent years.
Gary Woodland's triumph at the Texas Children's Houston Open propelled him from 119th to 25th in the FedEx Cup standings. Jacob Bridgeman maintains his lead with 1,452 points as the 2026 season reaches week 13.
Gary Woodland captured his first PGA Tour victory since 2019, winning the 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open by five strokes at Memorial Park Golf Course. The American golfer finished at 21-under par, earning $1.782 million from the $9.9 million purse.
Gary Woodland's victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open propelled him 88 spots to 51st in the Official World Golf Rankings. The American's fifth PGA Tour title highlighted a week that saw significant movement throughout the top 100, with Alex Fitzpatrick also claiming his maiden DP World Tour victory in India.
Gary Woodland claimed an emotional victory at the Texas Children's Houston Open, his first PGA Tour title since undergoing brain surgery in September 2023. The triumph comes just two weeks after Woodland publicly discussed his battle with PTSD following the procedure.
Gary Woodland captured his first PGA Tour victory since 2019 at the Texas Children's Houston Open, earning $1.78 million and 500 FedExCup points. The veteran golfer finished five shots ahead of Nicolai Højgaard to secure his spot in the Masters.
Gary Woodland captured his first PGA Tour victory in seven years at the 2026 Houston Open, shooting a tournament-record 21-under 259 to win by five strokes. The emotional triumph came just weeks after Woodland publicly revealed his battle with PTSD following brain surgery in 2023.
Gary Woodland holds a one-shot lead entering the final round of the Texas Children's Houston Open, seeking his first victory since the 2019 U.S. Open. The 40-year-old fired a 5-under 65 on Saturday to stay ahead of Denmark's Nicolai Højgaard at Memorial Park.