Gary Woodland returned to golf after a brain lesion. Following "one of the hardest years" of his life, the U.S. Open champion had an encouraging start to his season.

After having a brain tumor removed, Gary Woodland came back too soon last year but through yoga and meditation, he's learning to calm his mind.

HONOLULU — Gary Woodland had a brief vacation with wife Gabby on the Big Island before coming over to Oahu for the Sony Open. Never was a 45-minute flight more memorable. They were in the second row on the Hawaiian Airlines flight. The final passengers to board were in the first row — former President Barrack Obama, his wife and two daughters.

Gary Woodland had a brief vacation with wife Gabby on the Big Island before coming over to Oahu for the Sony Open. Never was a 45-minute flight more memorable.They were in the second row on the Hawaiian Airlines flight.

How to watch the PGA Tour's 2025 Sony Open in Hawaii, including full Sony Open TV coverage and streaming info for the week.

How to watch the 2025 Sony Open on Saturday, including full Saturday TV coverage and streaming info for Round 3 in Hawaii.

Patrick Fishburn and Denny McCarthy top a tightly-packed leaderboard after two rounds at Waialae County Club in Hawaii.

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Patrick Fishburn found some early momentum and Denny McCarthy overcame a sluggish start Friday, both winding up in the same spot -- a share of the lead in the Sony Open going into what figures to be a wide-open weekend at Waialae.

HONOLULU (AP) — Gary Woodland had a brief vacation ... He played the back nine in 30 at the Sony Open and tied for 10th. How he made it to Hawaii is still hard for him to believe.

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J.J. Spaun finished with a birdie for a 65 and has a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Sony Open.