<p>PGA star Gary Woodland won the US Open in 2019, but a few years removed, he was having these irrational fears, anxiety, and even a fear of dying. His doctors discovered a lesion growing on his brain, causing pressure that was triggering all of these feelings. About 18 months ago, he underwent surgery, and his comeback has been remarkable. He's playing in The Players Championship in Florida, and that's where he caught up with World Sport's Don Riddell.</p>

Gary Woodland reveals battle with anxiety, fear of dying

PGA star Gary Woodland won the US Open in 2019, but a few years removed, he was having these irrational fears, anxiety, and even a fear of dying. His doctors discovered a lesion growing on his brain, causing pressure that was triggering all of these feelings. About 18 months ago, he underwent surgery, and his comeback has been remarkable. He's playing in The Players Championship in Florida, and that's where he caught up with World Sport's Don Riddell.

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<p>PGA star Gary Woodland won the US Open in 2019, but a few years removed, he was having these irrational fears, anxiety, and even a fear of dying. His doctors discovered a lesion growing on his brain, causing pressure that was triggering all of these feelings. About 18 months ago, he underwent surgery, and his comeback has been remarkable. He's playing in The Players Championship in Florida, and that's where he caught up with World Sport's Don Riddell.</p>

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