Masters star Gary Woodland fights back tears in emotional press conference after brain tumor battle

A golfing icon held back tears as he spoke during a press conference following his return to the Masters.

In March, Gary Woodland secured a victory at the Houston Open which earned him the last spot in the Masters field at Augusta National.

It is his first major win since he underwent surgery in 2023 to remove a tumour from his brain. He also revealed recently that he has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder since the operation.

Speaking during a pre-tournament press conference on Tuesday (7 April), the 41-year-old said he was doubtful he would ever return to the Masters field again.

“Winning was probably the last thing on my mind for a long time. Unfortunately, probably playing here was the last thing on my mind for a long time.”