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 Norwegian professional golfer competing on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. A significant early achievement was winning the 2018 U.S. Amateur. Hovland also reached the number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2019, marking him as a prominent figure in the world of golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship Win

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

2018: U.S. Amateur Win

In 2018, Viktor Hovland won the U.S. Amateur, becoming the first Norwegian player to achieve this milestone.

2019: Turned Professional

Following the 2019 U.S. Open, Viktor Hovland turned professional and debuted at the Travelers Championship in June. He forfeited his automatic entry to the 2019 Open Championship by turning pro.

2019: Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, and Open Championship Invitations

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

2019: Low Amateur Honors at the Masters and U.S. Open

In 2019, Viktor Hovland was the low amateur in the Masters Tournament, finishing in a tie for 32nd. He also finished in 12th place at the U.S. Open and was low amateur with a score of 280.

2019: PGA Tour Card Secured

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

2020: First PGA Tour Win

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

2021: First European Tour Win

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

2021: Ryder Cup Debut

In September 2021, Viktor Hovland played on the European team in the Ryder Cup, becoming the first Norwegian Ryder Cup member. The U.S. team won, and Hovland went 0–3–2, tying his singles match.

December 2022: Hero World Challenge Win

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

September 2023: Ryder Cup Victory

In September 2023, Viktor Hovland played on the European team in the Ryder Cup, which the European team won. Hovland went 3–1–1, including a win in his singles match. He and Ludvig Åberg set a new record for the largest winning margin in an 18-hole Ryder Cup match.

2023: Tour Championship and FedEx Cup Win

In 2023, Viktor Hovland won the Tour Championship, securing his first FedEx Cup victory.

2023: Valspar Championship Win

The Valspar Championship in March 2025, was Viktor Hovland's first win since the 2023 Tour Championship.

March 2025: Valspar Championship Win

In March 2025, Viktor Hovland won the Valspar Championship, marking his first win since the 2023 Tour Championship. He trailed Justin Thomas but birdied several holes to win by one shot.