Professional Golfer · Norway
Viktor Hovland
Brilliant iron play and a famously cheerful demeanor, with a much-improved short game after dedicated work.
Career highlights
- Multiple PGA Tour wins including the Tour Championship / FedEx Cup
- Multiple-time European Ryder Cup star
- Former world amateur No. 1 and NCAA champion
- Norway’s most successful male golfer
Biography
Viktor Hovland is Norway’s trailblazing golf star and one of the most likeable players in the game. A former NCAA champion and world amateur No. 1 at Oklahoma State, he transitioned seamlessly to professional success.
Hovland is known for outstanding iron play and a sunny personality. After famously working to improve his chipping, he elevated his game to win the FedEx Cup and star in European Ryder Cup victories.
He has become a role model for aspiring golfers in colder, non-traditional golf countries, proving that world-class golf can come from anywhere.
What’s in the Bag
Primary equipment brand: PING (clubs), Titleist (ball)
- PING driver and irons
- Known for elite iron play
- Improved short game after dedicated practice
Note: Equipment setups can change over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Viktor Hovland from?
Viktor Hovland is from Oslo, Norway, and is the most successful male golfer his country has produced.
What clubs does Viktor Hovland use?
Hovland plays PING woods and irons, known especially for his elite iron play, along with a Titleist golf ball.
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