Gary Woodland encounters Barack Obama on Hawaiian flight to Sony Open

Gary Woodland had an unexpected encounter on a Hawaiian Airlines flight to Oahu for the Sony Open. He and his wife were surprised to find former President Barack Obama and his family seated in first class, accompanied by Secret Service agents. Woodland noted the unusual security measures, including instructions to store luggage in the back of the plane. He expressed curiosity about whether Obama recognized him, as Woodland is a professional golfer and the 2019 U.S. Open champion. In other golf news, Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley tied for sixth at the Sony Open, while Jesper Svensson made a strong debut, tying for 10th. Svensson's journey to the PGA Tour has been notable, having previously struggled to secure a spot.