Gary Woodland is an American golfer who has been a consistent presence on the PGA Tour. His career highlight came in 2019 with his victory at the U.S. Open, his first major championship. Woodland has notched six professional wins in total. In September 2023, he underwent brain surgery but made a swift recovery, returning to the Tour in January 2024. With his comeback complete, Woodland is back to competing at the top level.
How many Majors did Gary Woodland win?
Woodland has won one major championship as of March 2024. He won the US Open in 2019, and his second-best performance in the Majors was a T6 in the 2018 PGA Championship.
Gary Woodland’s Masters Tournament Wins
Woodland has not won the Masters Tournament as of March 2024. His best Masters Tournament performance in 2023 with a tie for 14th place. This marked a significant improvement over his previous appearances at Augusta National. Notably, he fired a career-low 68 in the first round, showcasing his comfort with the course. While he wasn't able to sustain that momentum throughout the weekend, carding an even-par final round secured him a share of 14th place. This finish yielded him a significant boost in prize money (around $333,000).
Gary Woodland’s PGA Championship Wins
Woodland has not won the PGA Championship as of March 2024. In 2018, Woodland delivered his best performance ever at the PGA Championship, tying for 6th place. He stormed out of the gates, setting a tournament record for the first two rounds with a score of 10-under par (65-65). This dominant display put him in the lead heading into the weekend. While he couldn't hold onto the top spot, Woodland continued his solid play, finishing the tournament at 10-under (65-65-72-70).
Gary Woodland’s U.S. Open Wins
Woodland's golfing career reached new heights in 2019 when he conquered the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach Golf Links. Woodland capped off his tournament with a record-breaking performance. His score of 2-under par (69-70-69-69) set the lowest mark for a U.S. Open played at Pebble Beach. He drained a clutch 30-foot birdie putt on the final hole to seal the deal dramatically, securing a three-stroke victory over Koepka.
Gary Woodland’s Open Championship Wins
Woodland has not won the Open Championship as of March 2024. Woodland's best finish at The Open Championship, also known as the British Open, is a tie for 12th place. He achieved this at Royal Troon in 2016.
Gary Woodland Major Wins Year-by-Year
YEAR | MASTERSTOURNAMENT | PGA CHAMPIONSHIP | US OPEN | OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP |
2009 | DNP | DNP | T47 | DNP |
2010 | DNP | DNP | CUT | DNP |
2011 | T24 | T12 | T23 | T30 |
2012 | DNP | T42 | CUT | T34 |
2013 | DNP | 74 | DNP | DNP |
2014 | T26 | CUT | T52 | T39 |
2015 | CUT | DNP | CUT | T58 |
2016 | DNP | CUT | DNP | T12 |
2017 | CUT | T22 | T50 | T70 |
2018 | CUT | T6 | T36 | T67 |
2019 | T32 | T8 | WINNER | CUT |
2020 | CUT | T58 | CUT | DNP |
2021 | T40 | T38 | T50 | CUT |
2022 | CUT | T34 | T10 | CUT |
2023 | T14 | CUT | T49 | T55 |
Gary Woodland’s Players Championship Wins
Woodland hasn’t won the Players Championship as of March 2024.
Gary Woodland’s FedEx Cup Wins
Woodland hasn’t won the FedEx Cup as of March 2024.
FAQ's on Gary Woodland PGA Major Wins
A. Winning the U.S. Open in 2019 at Pebble Beach Golf Links was Woodland’s first major championship title.
A. Gary Woodland has 6 PGA Tour victories, including his U.S. Open win.
A. Woodland tied for 14th place at the Masters in 2023. Notably, he shot a career-low 68 in the first round.
A. Woodland tied for 6th place at the 2018 PGA Championship. He held the lead after the first two rounds with a record-setting score but couldn't maintain it throughout the tournament.
A. No, Gary Woodland has not won The Players Championship. His best finish at the tournament was a tie for 54th place in 2023.