Netflix's 'Full Swing' gave fans a glimpse into Gary Woodland's emotional turmoil. Five days before a career-threatening brain surgery, Woodland felt uncertain of the future, and what he decided to do became one of the most memorable moments from Full Swing.

In 2023, Gary Woodland was in his room, facing a situation where outcomes were not guaranteed, and that's when he began writing letters to his family.

"I started with the kids. I wanted them to know that all I've ever dreamed of is being a professional athlete, but being their dad was more than anything I could ever dream of," said the 2019 U.S. Open winner during the episode of Full Swing on Netflix.

“And not being able to walk the girls down the aisle and be there for them and see them live their dreams, just know that I'm with you,” he wrote.

Woodland and his wife, Gabby Granado, have three children. Their son, Jaxson Lynn Woodland, was born on June 24, 2017. He arrived 10 weeks early. During the pregnancy, he had a twin who did not survive. A couple of years later, in August 2019, they welcomed identical twin daughters, Maddox Jean and Lennox Lee Woodland.

Then came a letter to his son, where he shared a personal piece of advice he had learned through his own struggles.

“And the same to my son. Don't ever be afraid to ask for help. Because that's something I've struggled with in my life, and I just wanted him to know that,” wrote Gary Woodland.

“I wouldn't change anything. It was perfect,” the five-time PGA Tour winner wrote to his wife. Woodland and his wife got married in October 2016 in Turks and Caicos.

Since then, Gabby has been a "rock" who has helped him through everything.

Gary Woodland Returned to the Winner’s Circle At the Texas Children's Houston Open

Gary Woodland won the Houston Open on Sunday, closing with a 3-under 67 to finish at 21-under-par.

With the win, he secured his first PGA Tour title in seven years since 2019, finishing five shots ahead of Nicolai Højgaard.

The win also came after his brain surgery in 2023 and a PTSD diagnosis in early 2026.

Post the win, Woodland pointed to his family, especially his wife, Gabby Granado, for standing by him through the years.

"She runs the ship. If she goes down, the whole ship goes down, there's no doubt about that. I wouldn't be where I am before all this without her and I'm definitely not sitting here today without her," Gary Woodland said after winning his first event in three years.

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Aditi Singh