Former U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland recovering from brain surgery

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Gary Woodland, a PGA Tour veteran and U.S. Open champion, is recovering after a "long surgery" to remove a brain tumor on Monday, according to a statement posted to Woodland's social media accounts.

The statement said a majority of the tumor had been removed and Woodland is now resting following the procedure.

"At this time, the family requests space and privacy to be