The Verity Ledger
The Verity Ledger
Health

Gary Woodland details PTSD struggles ahead of the Masters: 'I thought people were trying to kill me' - AP News

AP News
April 7, 2026
2 min read

Quick Insights

The Bottom Line

Golfer Gary Woodland detailed his struggles with PTSD ahead of the Masters tournament.

AI Summary

Golfer Gary Woodland detailed his struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ahead of the Masters tournament. Woodland described experiencing paranoia, stating he "thought people were trying to kill me," as a symptom of his condition. This public disclosure provides insight into the personal challenges faced by professional athletes beyond their sport. His comments shed light on the mental health issues that can affect individuals, even those in high-profile careers.

Should this be getting more attention?

You Might Have Missed

Related stories from different sources and perspectives

Alan Shipnuck on new Rory McIlroy book ahead of the 2026 Masters
Corporate

Alan Shipnuck on new Rory McIlroy book ahead of the 2026 Masters

Sportswriter and author Alan Shipnuck joins CBS News with more details on his new book, "Rory," about the life of Masters champion Rory McIlroy.

CBS NewsApr 6
Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline - AP News
National Security

Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxPTm1PeUtWSkM2Q01OaUZfME5YM3F4WDNnVXQtT01LQUFWbGNEWkF6ZjZDdWNsNDQ0bFBybUxhSEo5UUV0Vm1TS3BhUXNGWDZXOXJzNXRLODVqd2Z4aURvRTFqRGZDSWhLeEUyVmk5X0tqZGRfWDFvd005cXpoYUNLWFJjeU1lRkx5bmZOdHgzcjB2U0Z6SnE4Z3VSdUlWMmhYX2lVaA?oc=5" target="_blank">Trump uses the language of annihilation to threaten Iran ahead of deadline</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>

AP NewsApr 7
Exclusive: Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles - reuters.com
Corporate

Exclusive: Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles - reuters.com

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi2wFBVV95cUxPd0tQZXdkRHJPR056VUVHUWU1VzJaVWxDNUNQaWxaRTRkTHJkenBLYnZwS3MyRl8zZ0NDaFpjTDBCV1BnY013SDdNdmtCWmdxUzRWQS1LUjJad1paY18tRlZGWEtzWFRaa0pobXBtdml3WnhyUEc5ZlRmTWl3YW84WWxBZlhTUnlzSGswcDQtdjdxWjJiT0g3S3ppS05JbDBVMXI1ODRLdjgzT2g0Q3RKa1NqUHMxRGs1OFpmSUcyZ2NFSm5BT2lGbmMxa2xTakFXbFpvMzdDTm5FZU0?oc=5" target="_blank">Exclusive: Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>

ReutersApr 1
Vance arrives in Hungary hoping to boost Orbán’s election campaign - AP News
Global

Vance arrives in Hungary hoping to boost Orbán’s election campaign - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPME1uRVdra3ltWS05NmRydFNwRTViUms4ak1KZFp6OE1Xb0lSZFNJWG1obmFzNnJEb2FWaEt4dFJYVjFqdk5BOWJOdlZybjV6OFdpSGdWODFDWHFCbEVjUGFLQllLNnlLLUdUWVRSbmtqUW82dXN3djZoN2JqSXJHNk5rNDhDWGRQMDE5VnVHbW5JOUxjZUNuQlFQazNPNGF1OGc?oc=5" target="_blank">JD Vance arrives in Hungary days before election, hoping to boost Orbán’s campaign</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">apnews.com</font>

apnews.comApr 7
Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks - Yahoo
Global

Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks - Yahoo

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQUW9iQVRDT0NHRW1YaU9mQlJETm9oU3l0OXVSLWR3OTlGelVnXzR0b2E1ZmV6bmJhRGZneGNDcmNxM3IzSHJwYTVnUWV4cm1ERndHQm9mMEVwYV91YTFaQlhQOUZ4aUpYQmtaUkhlcGdkakhPSVJwdHl3a000Rlo5LVdOeHNsNExqRjF4WnB3?oc=5" target="_blank">Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">Yahoo</font><strong><a href="https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZjbmt0TXpZd1NoRUtEd2pvMDliakVCRnR2akhvRXkxUHd5Z0FQAQ?hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en&oc=5" target="_blank">View Full Coverage on Google News</a></strong>

YahooApr 1
Iran official calls for youths to gather at power plants ahead of threatened Trump strikes - AP News
National Security

Iran official calls for youths to gather at power plants ahead of threatened Trump strikes - AP News

<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxNS3FBcWlsbjNoTUpaS0NrSWpPYVVQTXNQdUk4ZDRxWXN0d3RfZWdDWEZSY3NBcGw4NkVGaDRXYXc2d0ZxQktaa3hPMWZNNXUwb19Vazg0clJtd1pNVHo1MGluYjZwMXpUR2pseGptbXloUmZha1JIMkVGRHcyRWFydjhRVUdHcThwcWRQTTZlUGU0NlRyMzFRV3FqaGI2Z1kyM201QldOZUhhWk93TmcyZnNodTlPSE1wSkVGTElsbjBwNUtCSFFrSFJ5YlBqYzdKd2lGajdMSXlVam1RdzFJVlFR?oc=5" target="_blank">Iran official calls for youths to gather at power plants ahead of threatened Trump strikes</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<font color="#6f6f6f">AP News</font>

AP NewsApr 7
Read Next
Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe
Health

Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe

A paper in JAMA Internal Medicine adds to the growing scientific evidence that medication abortion pills would be safe to sell over-the-counter at the pharmacy. But political opposition means that possibility may not happen anytime soon.

Continue reading

Did this story change how you see things?

Stories like this only matter when people see them. Help us get verified journalism in front of more eyes.

Share this story

Get the daily digest

Save for later

The Verity Ledger curates verified investigative journalism from trusted sources only.

See our sources