A Norwegian professional golfer is named for Viktor Hovland. In 2019, he turned professional. He has won the Norwegian National Championships in the year 2014. He has played at Oklahoma State University-Stillwater. He also played in the 2018 Emirates Australian Open as an amateur where he finished T13th. He forfeited his automatic entry to the 2019 Open Championship, but could still qualify for that tournament through the Open Qualifying Series. Overall, he is a very talented golfer.
Viktor Hovland, Matthew Wolff turn pro at Travelers Championship
The week after the U.S. Open can be a difficult spot in the schedule, with many players opting for rest rather than competition in the week following the national championship. It also has its upside, however, as many top amateurs eschew pay-for-play until after competing in the U.S. Open, embarking on their professional career the week after. At the Travelers Championship, that has led to the professional debut and equipment-deal signing of two of the game’s top amateurs, Matthew Wolff and Viktor Hovland at TPC River Highlands. Hovland, the low amateur at Pebble Beach last week, signed a multi-year deal with Ping to play a minimum of 11 clubs, including driver and putter, along with a Ping staff bag and logo on the hat. The top-ranked amateur was a standout at Oklahoma State where he was a three-time All-American. He also won the 2018 U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach, earning an invitation to the year’s Masters where he also was low amateur. Hovland also won the Ben Hogan Award as the top men’s collegiate player while taking into account all amateur competition in the previous 12 months.
When was Viktor Hovland born?
Victor Hovland was born on 18th September 1997 in Oslo, Norway. His ethnicity is White and his nationality is Norweigian. His religion is Christian and his horoscope sign is Virgo. He was born to Harald Hovland (father) and Galina Hovland (mother). He had a great interest in golf since his childhood. As per his education, he attended Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. His other early life information will be added soon.
How much is Viktor Hovland's net worth?
Viktor Hovland is a very successful golfer and he has accumulated a lot of money from his career. He has an estimated net worth of around $740 million. He earns a handsome salary from his profession. His major source of earning is from his golf career.
How tall is Viktor Hovland?
Viktor Hovland is a very handsome golfer with awesome body feature. He has a fair complexion with brown hair and brown eyes. He has a well maintained athletic body build. He has an average height of 5 ft 10 in. He has a balanced body weight. His exact weight and other body measurements will be added soon.
Who is Viktor Hovland wife?
There is no information regarding his marital life. He is also a very secretive person as he has not revealed anything to the media.
What makes Viktor Hovland famous?
- Hovland began his golf career from his college time at Oklahoma State University-Stillwater.
- He also won the Norwegian national championships for amateurs.
- He then played in the 2018 Emirates Australian Open as an amateur where he finished T13th.
- He also won the 2018 U.S. Amateur, the first Norwegian player and earned invitations into the 2019 Masters Tournament, the 2019 U.S. Open, and the 2019 Open Championship.
- He was the low amateur in the 2019 Masters, finishing three under par in a tie for 32nd.
- He rose to number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking following his low-amateur finish at the 2019 Masters Tournament.
- He finished in 12th place and was low amateur with a score of 280 (-4) in 2019 U.S. Open.
- He became the first player to win low amateur honors at both the Masters and U.S. Open in the same season since Matt Kuchar in 1998.
- He turned professional following the U.S. Open and made his professional debut at the 2019 Travelers Championship.
- He forfeited his automatic entry to the 2019 Open Championship, but could still qualify for that tournament through the Open Qualifying Series.
His amateur wins are:
- 2013 Norgescup 7, Team Norway Junior Tour 6
- 2014 Alcaidesa Winter Open, Titleist Tour 2, Norgesmesterskapet (Norwegian Amateur Championships)
- 2018 Valspar Collegiate, U.S. Amateur, Royal Oaks Intercollegiate
- 2019 The Prestige
