Woodland 'can't waste energy' hiding PTSD diagnosis
Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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"I can't waste energy any more hiding this, and I'm blessed with a lot of support out here on the Tour."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I hope somebody that's struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I can’t waste energy anymore hiding this, and I’m blessed with a lot of support out here on the TOUR."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I hope somebody that’s struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I still battled symptoms the whole time and a year ago now, I was diagnosed with PTSD, and it’s been hard. It’s a battle that I didn’t understand when we started."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I can't waste energy anymore hiding this, and I'm blessed with a lot of support out here on the Tour."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"There are days when it's tough - crying in the scoring trailer, running to my car just to hide it. I don't want to live that way anymore."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I can't waste energy trying to hide it anymore."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I can’t waste energy any more hiding this and I’m blessed with a lot of support out here on the tour."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I can’t waste energy anymore hiding this."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"A walking scorer startled me, got close to me from behind."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I don't care how strong you think you are, you can't do this on your own."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I can’t waste energy anymore hiding this, and I’m blessed with a lot of support out here on the tour."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"But inside, I feel like I’m dying, and I feel like I’m living a lie."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I can't waste energy any more hiding this, and I'm blessed with a lot of support out here on the Tour."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I hope somebody that's struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"When I got done, I got in my car and got out of there. There are days when it’s tough—crying in the scoring trailer, running to my car just to hide it."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
"I hope somebody who’s struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."
— Gary Woodland , Athlete
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Former US Open champion Gary Woodland says he "can't waste energy any more" hiding his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Gary Woodland discusses his PTSD diagnosis and the emotional challenges following his brain surgery in 2023.
Gary Woodland reveals his PTSD diagnosis, sharing struggles post-brain surgery and the support from the PGA Tour.
Gary Woodland discusses his PTSD diagnosis and the emotional challenges following his brain surgery in 2023.
Gary Woodland opens up about his PTSD diagnosis and the emotional toll following his 2023 brain surgery.
Gary Woodland reveals his PTSD diagnosis and the emotional struggles post-brain surgery in 2023.
Gary Woodland discusses his PTSD diagnosis and the challenges following his brain surgery in 2023.
Gary Woodland reveals his PTSD diagnosis and the support from the PGA Tour ahead of THE PLAYERS Championship.
Gary Woodland opens up about his PTSD diagnosis and the emotional toll following his brain surgery in 2023.
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