Gary Woodland
Name:
Gary WoodlandCountry:
USABorn:
May 21, 1984 in Topeka, Kansas.Original/Home Club:
Shawnee Heights H.S., Topeka.Occupation:
Professional golferTurned Pro:
2007America
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Played as the Texas Children's Houston Open (March 26-29). Second-placed Nicolai Højgaard (Den) finished 5 shots behind Gary Woodland (USA), who shot a tournament record low score of 259. This fifth PGA Tour win for Woodland came 30 months after he underwent brain surgery, and nearly seven years after his fourth win (2019 U.S. Open. [Memorial Park GC, Houston, Texas].
Majors
USGA
The US Open (119th) (June 13-16). Second-placed Brooks Koepka (USA) finished 3 shots behind 35-year-old Woodland (USA), who recorded his first major championship win. [Pebble Beach Golf Links, Monterey Peninsula, CA].
America
Waste Mgt
Played as the Waste Management Phoenix Open (Feb 1-4). Woodland (USA) beat Chez Reavie (USA) with a par at the first playoff hole (par-4 18th). Woodland birdied three of the last four holes in regulation play to force the playoff. [Stadium course, TPC Scottsdale, Phoenix, AZ].
America
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Played as the Reno-Tahoe Open (Aug 1-4; modified stableford format). Second-placed Jonathan Byrd (USA) and Andres Romero (Arg) finished 9 points behind Woodland (USA), who recorded his second PGA Tour win. [Montreux G&CC, Reno, NV].
America
Transitions
Played as the Transitions Championship (March 17-20). Second-placed Webb Simpson (USA) finished 1 shot behind 26-year-old Gary Woodland (USA), who recorded his first PGA Tour win. [Copperhead course, Innisbrook Resort, Palm Harbor, nr Tampa, FL].
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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