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  "id": 3740015,
  "title": "Still fighting: Gary Woodland returns to Tour Championship after 7-year drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/still-fighting-gary-woodland-returns-to-tour-championship-after-7",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:02:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/still-fighting-gary-woodland-returns-130212789.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gary Woodland, a golfer who last appeared at the Tour Championship seven years ago, has returned to the event after a recent comeback. Former reigning U.S. Open champion Woodland, now 42, overcame numerous obstacles to secure his spot at East Lake Golf Club. These obstacles include a brain tumor surgery and a battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Woodland's journey back to the Tour Championship has been marked by significant personal challenges, but he has found support from fans and fellow golfers alike. His positive attitude and unwavering determination have earned him the respect of the golfing community, including defending champion Tommy Fleetwood. While Woodland acknowledges that the journey has not been without its struggles, he remains focused on his goal of winning the Tour Championship and using his success as a source of inspiration for others facing their own battles.",
  "summary": "After brain surgery and a battle with PTSD, Gary Woodland is back at the Tour Championship, fighting the good fight and with a new purpose.",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/2026-fm-championship-thursday-tv-coverage-how-to-watch-round-1",
        "published": "2026-08-27T10:21:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechRadar",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/how-to-watch-tour-championship-2026-for-free-tv-channels-preview",
        "published": "2026-08-27T13:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}