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Golf Biography

Viktor Hovland

“Hovland/Viktor”

Norwegian · Oslo, Norway · Born 1 January 1997

Professional Golfer
6
pro wins
0
major wins
6
tour wins
0
major championships

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Norway's first golf superstar — FedEx Cup champion and the most consistent European on Tour.

Viktor Hovland was born in Oslo, Norway in 1997. He attended Oklahoma State University in the United States. He became the most successful Norwegian golfer in history — winning the FedEx Cup in 2023. His ball-striking and distance are exceptional. He was eliminated from the 2023 Masters Play-Off on a chip yip — a loss of ability to control short chips — generating enormous technical analysis of the psychological fragility in elite golf. He has since recovered his chipping. He is the Norwegian flag-bearer for European golf.

Famous For

First Norwegian to win on PGA Tour and reach world top 5

Playing Style

How They Played

Exceptional iron play and putting, analytical approach

Legacy

Lasting Impact

Pioneering Norwegian golfer who broke barriers in professional golf

Best Known For

FedEx Cup 2023

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • FedEx Cup 2023
  • World No.4
  • DP World Tour Champion
Career Journey

Timeline

2019 📌 Turned professional after successful amateur career
2020 🏆 Won Puerto Rico Open - first PGA Tour victory
2021 🏆 Won BMW International Open on European Tour
2021 🎯 Reached world top 10 ranking
2022 🏆 Won Hero World Challenge
2023 🏆 Won FedEx Cup Champion
2023 🏆 Won DP World Tour Championship
2023 🎯 Reached career-high world No. 3 ranking
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

3 common questions about Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland was born in 1997 in Oslo.

Viktor Hovland is Norwegian.

Viktor Hovland played as a Professional Golfer.

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Career Timeline — Viktor Hovland
2019
Turned professional after successful amateur career
2020
Won Puerto Rico Open - first PGA Tour victory
2021
Won BMW International Open on European Tour
2021
Reached world top 10 ranking
2022
Won Hero World Challenge
2023
Won FedEx Cup Champion
2023
Won DP World Tour Championship
2023
Reached career-high world No. 3 ranking
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FedEx Cup 2023
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World No.4
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DP World Tour Champion