Gary Woodland secured his inaugural major golf championship win at the prestigious US Open held on Sunday. Outmaneuvering the two-time reigning champion, Brooks Koepka, Gary took the victory at Pebble Beach with a commendable performance. The 35-year-old concluded the event with an impressive score of 13-under par, clinching the title a solid three strokes ahead of Koepka. This achievement propelled Woodland and Koepka into the ranks of only the fourth and fifth players to shoot sub-70 rounds in all four rounds at a U.S. Open.
Sealing his triumph in style, Woodland sunk a remarkable 30-foot birdie putt on the ultimate hole of the tournament. His joyous celebration included sharing the moment with his parents present to witness the victory on Father’s Day. Further adding to Gary’s elation is the forthcoming arrival of identical twin daughters with his wife, Gabby, expected in August. The couple also has a son, Jaxson, who will be turning two years old the following week.
“We’ve faced hardships, and our setbacks have been well-documented. But now, as a father, everything falls into perspective,” reflected Woodland.
Prior to this landmark win, Gabby Woodland coped with the pain of two miscarriages, leading Gary to withdraw from a tournament due to complications in his wife’s pregnancy. Expressing his emotional journey, he shared, “It’s been a long road, but today holds a profound significance, especially as a father. Hopefully, one day my kids can look back and realize that the realm of possibilities is boundless.”
