41-year-old Woodland dominated at Memorial Park, closing with a 3-under 67 to win by five shots over Nicolai Hojgaard. The American's triumph came 30 months after brain surgery derailed his career, and just weeks after he opened up about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The emotional victory was celebrated by fans who chanted Woodland's name before falling silent as he rolled in the winning putt. "Today was a good day," said Woodland, whose win carries special significance following his health battles.