1960: Breaking Jack Nicklaus's U.S. Open Record
In the 1960 U.S. Open, Jack Nicklaus set a record for the lowest 72-hole score by an amateur.
September 1997: Viktor Hovland's Birth
Viktor Hovland was born in September 1997.
1998: Matching Matt Kuchar's Amateur Achievement
In 1998, Matt Kuchar achieved the distinction of winning low amateur honors at both the Masters and U.S. Open in the same season.
2014: Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship Win
At the young age of 16, Viktor Hovland won the Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship in 2014.
2016: College Golf at Oklahoma State University
Viktor Hovland began playing college golf at Oklahoma State University in 2016.
2018: U.S. Amateur Championship Victory
In 2018, Viktor Hovland became the first Norwegian to win the U.S. Amateur Championship.
2018: U.S. Amateur Championship Victory and Invitations
Viktor Hovland's victory in the 2018 U.S. Amateur Championship earned him invitations to prestigious golf tournaments including the 2019 Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship.
2019: Low Amateur at Masters Tournament and World Amateur Golf Ranking
Viktor Hovland achieved the distinction of being the low amateur at the 2019 Masters Tournament, finishing three under par in a tie for 32nd. This performance propelled him to the top spot in the World Amateur Golf Ranking.
2019: Turning Professional and Debut at Travelers Championship
Viktor Hovland transitioned to professional status after the 2019 U.S. Open and made his professional debut at the Travelers Championship in June, forfeiting his automatic entry to The Open Championship.
2019: World Amateur Golf Ranking Achievement
Viktor Hovland attained the number one position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2019.
2019: PGA Tour Card and Consecutive Rounds in the 60s Record
In 2019, Viktor Hovland secured his PGA Tour card due to his tied-for-second finish at the Albertsons Boise Open, part of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. He then set a PGA Tour record for the most consecutive rounds in the 60s with 19, a streak that extended into the second round of the CJ Cup in South Korea.
2019: Participation in the Emirates Australian Open
In 2019, Viktor Hovland participated in the Emirates Australian Open as an amateur, finishing in a tie for 13th place.
2019: Completion of College Golf at Oklahoma State University
In 2019, Viktor Hovland concluded his college golf career at Oklahoma State University.
2020: Results Not in Chronological Order
Results for 2020 are not presented in chronological order.
2020: First Norwegian PGA Tour Victory
Viktor Hovland achieved a significant milestone in 2020 by becoming the first Norwegian to win on the PGA Tour at the Puerto Rico Open.
2021: First Norwegian European Tour Victory
In 2021, Viktor Hovland secured his first European Tour victory at the BMW International Open.
2021: Ryder Cup Participation
Viktor Hovland represented the European team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin, where the U.S. team emerged victorious with a score of 19-9. Hovland's performance resulted in a 0-3-2 record, including a tie in his Sunday singles match against Collin Morikawa.
December 2022: Successful Title Defense at Hero World Challenge
In December 2022, Viktor Hovland successfully defended his title at the Hero World Challenge in Albany, Bahamas, joining Tiger Woods as the only player to achieve consecutive victories in the event.
2022: Discontinuation of Championship and Invitational
The Championship and Invitational events were discontinued starting in 2022.
September 2023: Ryder Cup Victory with European Team
In September 2023, Viktor Hovland contributed to the European team's victory at the Ryder Cup held at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Guidonia, Rome, Italy. The European team won with a score of 16.5-11.5, and Hovland achieved a 3-1-1 record, including a win in his Sunday singles match against Collin Morikawa.
2023: Discontinuation of The Champions Event
The Champions event was discontinued beginning in 2023.
2023: Tour Championship and FedEx Cup Victory
Viktor Hovland achieved a remarkable feat in 2023 by winning the Tour Championship, securing his first FedEx Cup title.
2023: BMW Championship Victory and FedEx Cup Title
Viktor Hovland set a new course record with a final round score of 61 to win the 2023 BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club near Chicago. This victory, his second in the FedEx Cup Playoffs, was followed by his triumph at the Tour Championship, securing the FedEx Cup title. He became the third-youngest player to win the FedEx Cup.