Long-Hitting Star Earns Record-Breaking Win with COBRA Clubs and PUMA Apparel and Footwear
CARLSBAD, Calif. – COBRA PUMA GOLF athlete Gary Woodland earned an emotional victory on Sunday at the Texas Children’s Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course. The win, which is the Kansas native’s fifth on the PGA TOUR, marks an incredible comeback for one of the most talented players and impressive people in golf.
“We couldn’t be happier for Gary,” said Russ Kahn, president of Cobra Puma Golf. “He’s not just an unbelievable athlete – he’s also an amazing human being who has faced incredible challenges, both mental and physical, and overcome them with grit and humility. We’re extremely proud to have Gary as a member of the Cobra Puma family.”
The former U.S. Open winner fired rounds of 64, 63, 65 and 67, for a tournament record-breaking total of 259 and a 5-stroke victory over the nearest competitor. Characterized by Woodland’s renowned long-hitting off the tee and claw grip putting stroke on the greens, the dominating performance guarantees him a spot in the Masters next month.
“I’m overwhelmed by the support I’ve received over the past couple of years and again today. This win is even bigger than my U.S. Open victory at Pebble Beach and I can’t thank my family, friends and sponsors enough for helping me through an incredibly challenging time. I hope this win inspires people suffering from trauma, including all our men and women in the U.S. military, to hang in there until they see the light at the end of the tunnel.”
Woodland, who had brain surgery in 2023 to address a brain lesion, won the PGA Tour Courage Award in 2024 due to his amazing comeback to the sport after an invasive and life-threatening surgery. Earlier this month, Woodland announced to the world that he has been suffering from PTSD due to the challenges of the diagnosis and treatment of his illness.
Details of the COBRA GOLF Clubs in Gary Woodland’s bag:
Driver: OPTM MAX-K | 8° | Fujikura Ventus Black V+ 8X @ 44.75” | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Mid
Mini Driver: KING Tec MD | Fujikura Ventus Black V+ 9X @43” | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Mid
FWW: Cobra KING Tour 7W | 21° | Fujikura Ventus Black V+ 9X @41” | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Mid
IRONS: Cobra KING Tour Chrome 4-iron | KBS CTaper 130X | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Mid
IRONS: Cobra KING MB Chrome | 5-9 | KBS CTaper 130X | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Mid
Wedges: Cobra KING Raw Grind | 48° D, 52° C, 56° C | DG S400 | Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Mid
Shoes: Puma Ignite Elevate 2 Tour with custom design in partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital and Cleats for Kids to raise money for pediatric care and research
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Media Contacts: Emily Scott, JDPR, emilys@jdpr.com
About COBRA PUMA GOLF
COBRA PUMA GOLF is a corporate division of PUMA, one of the world’s leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. COBRA PUMA GOLF is an inclusive company, promoting game enjoyment for golfers of all abilities, attitudes and styles. The brand’s full-range portfolio includes COBRA Golf’s high-performance drivers, fairways, hybrids, wedges, irons and putters, as well as PUMA Golf’s sport lifestyle inspired footwear, apparel and accessories. Fusing performance and style, COBRA PUMA GOLF brings a focus on innovation, technology, compelling design and superior performance with an edge to the global golf marketplace. For more information, visit cobragolf.com and cobragolf.com/pumagolf.
