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January 12, 2024

Gary Woodland

Waialae Country Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Gary, not going to play the weekend. Let's talk some golf. You said you wanted to come out here and the thing you wanted to test most was your focus. How would you assess how your focus was this week?

GARY WOODLAND: Focus was amazing. Best focus I've had in a year. Best energy I've in had in a year on a golf course. Obviously you never want to miss the cut, never want to be out of contention, but it was bigger for me this week than golf.

Golf game was rusty. Saw a lot of good things, but I was rusty scoring-wise. The goal coming into this week was to see where I was mentally. It was beautiful. Really was. It was the best week that I've had on a golf course in a long, long time. Focus was there all week. Attitude was great. Energy was great. A lot to build on.

Came to see where I was and I'm in a good spot. I think good things are happening.

Q. As you look back on these two days, look at everything involved, what do you take away?

GARY WOODLAND: That no matter how hard things are, no matter how bad it gets, if you believe, if you surround yourself with the right people, you can overcome.

It's a message that I'll remind my kids when I get home. It's been a hard time for me, and I was able to overcome it. I'll be back.

Q. You talked earlier this week about love and support you received prior to getting here. What do you see from the grounds here from the PGA TOUR family?

GARY WOODLAND: It's been unbelievable. Like I said, we're out here competing against each other every week, and it's been like a family. A lot of hugs. A lot of just well wishes, support from everyone.

It's been amazing. It just shows you that there is a lot of good people out here. And the fans were amazing, tournament staff, everyone. Media, you guys have been great. It's great to be back.

Q. I see you getting emotional. What are you processing?

GARY WOODLAND: There was a time where I didn't know if this was going to be possible. It was a good week for me from a mental standpoint. I needed to be mentally sharp to get where I want to be in the world.

It's coming back.

Q. What's your schedule?

GARY WOODLAND: Go home, have a nice off week with the kids at home and tighten up some things with the golf game, and I'll be back for Torrey.

Q. You're a great player and better person. We're glad to have you out here.

GARY WOODLAND: Thank you.