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Gary Woodland
Athlete
Gary Woodland is a former US Open champion who has opened up about his struggles with PTSD.
Notable Quotes
"I can't waste energy any more hiding this, and I'm blessed with a lot of support out here on the Tour."View Story →
"I hope somebody that's struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."View Story →
"I can’t waste energy anymore hiding this, and I’m blessed with a lot of support out here on the TOUR."View Story →
"I hope somebody that’s struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"I can't waste energy anymore hiding this, and I'm blessed with a lot of support out here on the Tour."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"I can't waste energy trying to hide it anymore."View Story →
"I can’t waste energy any more hiding this and I’m blessed with a lot of support out here on the tour."View Story →
"I can’t waste energy anymore hiding this."View Story →
"A walking scorer startled me, got close to me from behind."View Story →
"I don't care how strong you think you are, you can't do this on your own."View Story →
"I can’t waste energy anymore hiding this, and I’m blessed with a lot of support out here on the tour."View Story →
"But inside, I feel like I’m dying, and I feel like I’m living a lie."View Story →
"I can't waste energy any more hiding this, and I'm blessed with a lot of support out here on the Tour."View Story →
"I hope somebody that's struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"I hope somebody who’s struggling sees me out here still fighting and battling and trying to live my dreams."View Story →
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