PGA Tour star Gary Woodland announces he will have brain surgery as he releases health statement
pThe former US Open champion released a statement on his health today, revealing doctors found a lesion on his brain several months ago./p
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pWoodland, 39, last competed just three weeks at the Wyndham Championship./p
pBut he will take some time away from the PGA tour as he prepares to go under the knife in September./p
pWoodland said: #8220;I wanted to share a recent health development with you. On Sept. 18th, I#8217;ll be having surgery to remove a lesion found on my brain./p
p#8220;I was diagnosed a few months ago and have been trying to treat symptoms with medication. /p
p#8220;After consulting with multiple specialists and discussing with my family, we#8217;ve made the decision that surgery to remove the lesion is the best course of action./p
p#8220;I#8217;m in good spirits with my family and team by my side and so thankful for the love and support of everyone.#8221;a href=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/golf/keegan-bradley-ryder-cup-koepka-30818179/a/p
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