Although certain players have dominated proceedings throughout 2024, there have been multiple stories that have shown the determination and mindset of the elite players.
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Certainly, looking back through the year, you will notice a number of moments where individuals have pulled victory from the jaws of defeat, or perhaps recovered from years of dismay to get back onto the Tour.
Whether it’s the resurgence of teenage sensation Matteo Manassero, or perhaps the return of Gary Woodland following brain surgery at the tail-end of 2023, it can be difficult to know where to start with the comeback stories.
Because of this, the Golf Monthly team have looked back through the year to discuss their favorite, and best, comeback of 2024.
Below, we have listed the nominations and the reasons why we arrived at our decision. And, at the bottom, you can vote for your choice…
Comeback of the Year Nominees
- Matteo Manassero – Secured first DP World Tour win in 11 years and wrapped up PGA Tour card
- Linn Grant – Scandanavian Mixed victory, started 11 shots back of 54-hole leader Sebastian Soderberg
- Rasmus Hojgaard – Missed out on a PGA Tour card by a single shot in 2023, but won the Irish Open and finished second in Race to Dubai rankings in 2024
- Gary Woodland – Returned to PGA Tour action after undergoing brain surgery in September 2023
- Marcel Siem – After undoing hip surgery in February the German returned and, in his fourth start back, secured the Italian Open
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I think the Gary Woodland return story is one of the best in 2024 and, consequently, that’s why I believe he deserves the ‘Comeback of the Year’ award.
Having undergone brain surgery in September 2023, the Major winner very nearly gave up golf, yet returned four months later and has fired in some excellent results since being back. Put simply, the drive and determination to get back to the top level is unbelievable.
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This is an easy one to pick, with Matteo Manassero the clear winner for me. The Italian looked set to be one of Europe’s modern greats but seriously lost his way a few years back. He headed to the Nordic Golf League, Alps Tour and Challenge Tour before making his way back to the top European circuit and winning his first title in 11 years. He had…
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