Woodland says constant reminders from his caddie Brennan Little that he is safe are a big help
When major champion Gary Woodland walks on to the first tee of Augusta National on Thursday he will be checking where the security is as much as where he needs to land his opening drive.
The 2019 US Open champion has organised extra security to help him deal with the anxiety and stress that playing golf can cause him since he had brain surgery in 2023.
He announced last month that he had been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder since the operation to remove part of a brain tumour, although the mental health condition was only diagnosed about a year ago.
In late March he won the Houston Open - his first victory since becoming a major champion seven years ago - to qualify for this week's Masters.
