Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Viktor Hovland

Discover the career path of Viktor Hovland, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Viktor Hovland is a prominent Norwegian professional golfer competing on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. His career highlights include winning the 2018 U.S. Amateur title and achieving the number one ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2019. Hovland is known for his strong ball-striking and has quickly established himself as a rising star in the world of professional golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Won the Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship

In 2014, at the age of 16, Viktor Hovland won the Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship.

2018: Won 2018 U.S. Amateur

In 2018, Viktor Hovland won the U.S. Amateur tournament. This was a significant achievement early in his career.

2019: Low amateur at the 2019 U.S. Open

At the 2019 U.S. Open, Viktor Hovland finished in 12th place and was low amateur with a score of 280, setting a new 72-hole record for amateurs.

2019: Turned professional after the 2019 U.S. Open

Following the 2019 U.S. Open, Viktor Hovland turned professional, forgoing his automatic entry to the 2019 Open Championship.

2019: Earned invitations into the 2019 Masters Tournament, the 2019 U.S. Open, and the 2019 Open Championship.

In 2019, Viktor Hovland earned invitations to the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, and Open Championship following his U.S. Amateur win.

2019: Reached number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking

In 2019, Viktor Hovland reached number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, marking a high point in his amateur career.

2019: Finished tied for second in the Albertsons Boise Open and secured PGA Tour card

In 2019, Viktor Hovland tied for second in the Albertsons Boise Open, securing his PGA Tour card for the 2019-20 season. He also set a PGA Tour record for consecutive rounds in the 60s with 19.

2019: Recipient of the Ben Hogan Award

In 2019, Viktor Hovland was awarded the Ben Hogan Award, recognizing him as the best college player in the United States.

2019: Low amateur in the 2019 Masters Tournament and rose to number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking

In 2019, Viktor Hovland was the low amateur in the Masters Tournament, finishing three under par. He also rose to number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.

2020: First Norwegian to win on the PGA Tour at the 2020 Puerto Rico Open

In 2020, Viktor Hovland became the first Norwegian golfer to win on the PGA Tour, achieving this milestone at the Puerto Rico Open.

2021: First Norwegian to win on the European Tour at the 2021 BMW International Open

In 2021, Viktor Hovland became the first Norwegian to win on the European Tour at the BMW International Open, marking another significant achievement.

2021: Played on the European team in the 2021 Ryder Cup

In September 2021, Viktor Hovland played on the European team in the Ryder Cup, becoming the first Norwegian Ryder Cup member.

December 2022: Defended title at the Hero World Challenge

In December 2022, Viktor Hovland successfully defended his title at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, matching Tiger Woods as the only player with back-to-back wins in the event.