Sporting Life

One great week changes the life of one good man

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Gary Woodland does not qualify as a star, isn't included in the Forbes top-earners list, has never played in the Ryder Cup, is not stalked by the paparazzi and has 1/70th the Twitter followers of Tiger Woods.

He is neither famous for wearing a signature shirt colour nor is he known for composing shots that deserve to hang in an athletic Louvre. At best his style - at least what he occasionally demonstrated on Sunday - involved walking with his hands in his pockets.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 18, 2019, with the headline One great week changes the life of one good man. Subscribe