Player Profile: Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland is one of the world's most exciting young golfers, having already enjoyed success on both the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour.

The Norwegian has finished in the top 20 at all four Majors in 2023 and will make his second Ryder Cup appearance for Europe.

Name	Viktor Hovland
Born	Oslo, Norway
Date of Birth	18th September 1997
Height	5ft 10in
Pro wins	Eight
Career earnings	£36.7m

PGA Tour wins

• Puerto Rico Open, February 2020
• Mayakoba Golf Classic, December 2020
• World Wide Technology Championship, November 2021
• Hero World Championship, December 2021
• Hero World Championship, December 2022
• Memorial Tournament, June 2023
• BMW Championship, August 2023
• TOUR Championship, August 2023

DP World Tour wins

• BMW International Open, June 2021
• Dubai Desert Classic, January 2022

Where is Viktor Hovland from?

Viktor Hovland was born in Oslo, the capital of Norway. He now lives in Oklahoma, USA.

Where did Viktor Hovland go to college?

Hovland attended Oklahoma State University and won the US Amateur in 2018, earning him a place in the field at the Masters and US Open the following year.

When did Viktor Hovland turn professional?

Hovland turned professional after playing in the US Open in June 2019 and made his debut as a pro at the Travelers Championship on the PGA Tour later that month.

How has Viktor Hovland fared on the PGA Tour?

Just eight months after turning professional, Hovland claimed his first PGA Tour title, winning the Puerto Rico Open by one shot from Josh Teater. 

At the end of 2020 he birdied the final hole of the Mayakoba Golf Classic to earn another one-shot success and he successfully defended his Mayakoba title in 2021. 

His most recent PGA Tour triumphs came in back-to-back weeks of the FedEx Cup play-offs, winning the BMW Championship and the TOUR Championship.

How has Viktor Hovland done on the DP World Tour?

Hovland has won twice on the DP World Tour, breaking his duck in the 2021 BMW International Open in Germany before a play-off victory over Richard Bland in the 2022 Dubai Desert Classic.

What is Viktor Hovland's record in Major tournaments?

While still an amateur, Hovland impressed in his first two Major tournament appearances, finishing tied 32nd at the Masters in 2019 and tied 12th in the US Open later that year. 

He shared the lead with Rory McIlroy after three rounds of the Open at St Andrews in 2022, but slid down the leaderboard to finish in a tie for fourth place on the Sunday. 

A top-10 finish at the Masters in 2023 was followed by another strong Major performance at the PGA Championship where Hovland ended up second, two shots behind champion Brooks Koepka.

What are Viktor Hovland’s career earnings?

As of September 2023, Hovland's career earnings are around $44.6m or £36.7m.

Who is Viktor Hovland’s caddie?

Australian caddie Shay Knight has worked with Hovland throughout his professional career, having previously been a bagman for Martin Laird, Matt Jones and Chez Reavie.

What clubs does Viktor Hovland use?

Hovland has used Ping Golf clubs since signing with the Phoenix-based company after college.

What is Viktor Hovland’s Ryder Cup record?

Hovland made his Ryder Cup debut for Europe in 2021, becoming the first Norwegian to appear in the event. 

He earned one point from his five matches, thanks to a tie in one of his fourballs outings, playing alongside Tommy Fleetwood, and another tie in his singles match against Collin Morikawa. 

When is Viktor Hovland playing next?

Hovland will appear at the Ryder Cup as part of Team Europe on 29th September-1st October.