Heavy.com: Gary Woodland Leads in Houston While Honoring Young Fighter Ceci

As Gary Woodland took the solo lead at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, attention went beyond his on-course performance. While his impressive 7-under 63 at Memorial Park Golf Course put him in first place, many fans were drawn to a more personal detail, his custom-designed shoes. Shoes that Woodland revealed carry a very powerful story. In an interview, Woodland shared that Ceci designed his shoes. He told interviewers that Ceci is a young girl who has been courageously battling a brain tumor for seven years. Their collaboration represented their shared journey through adversity.