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Viktor Hovland of Team Europe looks on during a practice round prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 24, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York

Hovland using UFO interest to ease Ryder Cup pressure

Team Europe's Viktor Hovland has revealed he developed an interest in unidentified flying objects as a way to escape the frustrations of professional golf.

Golf • 25 Sep

Viktor Hovland has hit out the PGA Tour leadership once more

Hovland wants Monahan to take 'ownership of mistakes'

Viktor Hovland believes PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan's much-criticised handling of golf's civil war has been "swept under the rug".

Golf • 13 Mar 24

Hovland hasn't finished better than tied-19th this season

Hovland seeks to tweak swing amid 'frustrating' year

Viktor Hovland has vowed not to fight his way through a frustrating season playing tournament golf as he looks to rediscover his swing.

Golf • 07 Mar 24

Viktor Hovland is unhappy with the actions of the PGA Tour

Hovland slams 'arrogant' PGA Tour, but won't join LIV

Viktor Hovland has fired a warning to the PGA Tour saying the organisation is doing a bad job, but the Norwegian says he will not be defecting to the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf.

Golf • 19 Dec 23

Viktor Hovland salutes the crowd in Rome

Hovland aces par-four fifth ahead of Ryder Cup

Norway's Viktor Hovland warmed up for Friday's start of the Ryder Cup by holing his tee shot at the par-four fifth hole at Marco Simone in Rome.

Golf • 28 Sep 23

Hovland holds off Schauffele rally to win FedEx Cup

Norway's Viktor Hovland held off a determined challenge from Xander Schauffele in the final round of the Tour Championship to claim the FedEx Cup title and 18million US dollar [€16.6m] first prize.

Golf • 28 Aug 23

Viktor Hovland's hot form continued on Saturday

Hovland on verge of FedEx Cup glory

Norwegian Viktor Hovland is closing in on his first FedEx Cup title as he surged to a six-stroke lead in Atlanta on Saturday.

Golf • 27 Aug 23

Rory McIlroy played alongside Viktor Hovland in the final round

Hovland hits stunning round to win, McIlroy fourth

Norway's Viktor Hovland fired a stunning final round of 61 to win his fifth PGA Tour title in the BMW Championship.

Golf • 21 Aug 23

Hovland poses for a photo with the trophy after sealing victory

Hovland wins Ohio play-off as McIlroy challenge fades

Viktor Hovland defeated Denny McCarthy in a play-off to win the Memorial Tournament as Rory McIlroy suffered a disappointing final round in Ohio.

Golf • 04 Jun 23

Viktor Hovland celebrates on the 18th green

Hovland holds nerve to take Hero World Challenge title

Norway's Viktor Hovland brilliantly held his nerve to see off a spirited challenge from Scottie Scheffler and successfully defend his Hero World Challenge title in the Bahamas.

Golf • 04 Dec 22

Hovland sizzles on back nine, Lowry repairs some damage

Viktor Hovland produced some stunning golf on the back nine at the Hero World Challenge in Albany to provide a three-shot cushion over Scottie Scheffler heading into the final round.

Golf • 04 Dec 22

Viktor Hovland in action on day two of the Hero Challenge

Hovland leads Hero Challenge as Lowry struggles

Viktor Hovland moved one shot clear at the top of the leaderboard at the Tiger Woods-hosted Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

Hero World Challenge • 03 Dec 22

A bogey on the last saw McIlroy miss out on a play-off place

McIlroy finds water at 18 as Hovland wins in Dubai

Rory McIlroy blew his chance to win the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic, bogeying his last hole to miss out on a play-off place.

Golf • 30 Jan 22

Viktor Hovland of Norway celebrates on the 18th green

Viktor Hovland cruises to repeat title at Mayakoba

Norway's Viktor Hovland shot a 4-under-par 67 in the final round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba and cruised to a four-shot victory at Riviera Maya, Mexico.

Golf • 07 Nov 21

Seamus Power in action in the third round in Mexico

Power impresses as Hovland steals a march in Mexico

Waterford's Seamus Power is eight shots off leader Viktor Hovland heading into the final round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

Golf • 06 Nov 21

Padraig Harrington has selected his Ryder Cup team

Padraig's picks: Europe's Ryder Cup hopefuls

Here are the 12 players in captain Padraig Harrington's side for the Ryder Cup from 24-26 September.

Golf • 12 Sep 21

Viktor Hovland celebrates with the trophy

Hovland makes history as he wins BMW International Open

Viktor Hovland held off a final-day charge from Martin Kaymer to become the first Norwegian winner on the European Tour in the BMW International Open.

Golf • 27 Jun 21

Viktor Hovland tees off on the fourth hole

Kearney slips back into chasing pack as Hovland leads

Ireland's Niall Kearney remains in the mix but slipped back from his overnight lead to six shots adrift of new leader Viktor Hovland ahead of Sunday's final round at the BMW International Open in Munich.

Golf • 26 Jun 21

Three-time major winner Padraig Harrington will captain Europe against the USA in September

Hovland keen to play for 'geeky' captain Harrington

Viktor Hovland would relish making his Ryder Cup debut under "geeky" European captain Padraig Harrington.

Golf • 03 Feb 21

Viktor Hovland's 65 put the Norwegian atop the leaderboard on the chilly Torrey Pines track

Ryder Cup prospect Hovland leads in California

Viktor Hovland birdied five of his first nine holes on Friday at the Farmers Insurance Open as the Norwegian took the lead in California.

Golf • 30 Jan 21

Viktor Hovland earned a one-shot victory over Aaron Wise

Viktor Hovland keeps his cool to clinch Mayakoba title

Viktor Hovland hit a birdie on the final hole to win his second tour title of the year at the Mayakoba Golf Classic.

Golf • 06 Dec 20

Emiliano Grillo of Argentina plays his shot from the 17th tee

Grillo lead slashed ahead of Mayakoba Classic final day

Emiliano Grillo's commanding lead at the Mayakoba Classic has been slashed to a single shot after Tom Hoge, Viktor Hovland, Adam Long and Justin Thomas launched third-round charges in Mexico.

Golf • 05 Dec 20

Dustin Johnson shot the best round of his PGA career

Johnson has the round of his career as McIlroy fades

Dustin Johnson shot the lowest round of his PGA Tour career to catapult himself into contention at the Travelers Championship, as Rory McIlroy slipped down the leaderboard on Saturday.

Golf • 27 Jun 20

Viktor Hovland