Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland is a former world No. 1 in amateur golf in 2019, the same year he turned pro. Prior to that, he had won nine amateur titles, including the 2018 U.S. Amateur. He initially played on the Korn Ferry Tour and finished runner-up at the Albertsons Boise Open, through which he earned his PGA Tour card for the next season.
Moving forward, Hovland has won a total of ten professional wins, including six on the PGA Tour and two on the European Tour; further, he was the first Norwegian to win on the PGA and European Tour at the 2020 Puerto Rico Open and 2021 BMW International Open, respectively.
His most recent and biggest win of his five year career was at the 2023 Tour Championship, winning the FedEx Cup. At the championship, he defeated Xander Schauffele for a score of 261, under 27, by five strokes.
He nearly won the 2023 PGA Championship, where he finished tied with Scottie Scheffler for runner-up, both of them were defeated by two strokes by Brooks Koepka. He finished tied for seventh place at the 2023 Masters Tournament, but he missed the cut in the 2024 season.
| Name | Viktor Hovland |
| Net Worth | Estimated $17 Million |
| Age | 26 years old (as of May 2024) |
| Residence | Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Source of Wealth | Golf and endorsements |
| Career Earning | $54.4 million (as of May 2024) |
| Endorsements | Cisco, PING, J.Lindeberg and Rolex |
| Endorsement Earnings | - |
How much is Viktor Hovland’s Net Worth in 2024?
Viktor Hovland’s net worth is estimated to be $17 million as of 2024. He became a professional in 2019 and in just a couple of years, his total career earnings are more than $50 million. Most remarkably, he took home the massive $18 million prize money from the 2023 Tour Championship, which significantly increased both his net worth and his yearly salary. His primary sources of income are golf prize money and endorsement deals.
Viktor Hovland’s Salary
Unfortunately, golfers don't have a fixed annual salary, however, in 2023, he earned $34.6 million, which also included his Tour Championship's prize money of $18 million, Other than this, in the 2022 season, Hovland made $8.5 million, as per Spotrac. His Tour Championship's earnings are the most significant, given that his total career earnings are estimated at $54.4 million as of May 2024.
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Viktor Hovland’s Endorsements
Viktor Hovland signed endorsement deals with many brands, including Cisco, Rolex, PING, and J. Lindeberg. However, the income he generates from such endorsements is not known.
Viktor Hovland’s House
Viktor Hovland’s house is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in the United States. It is near the Karsten Creek Golf Club, where he practices with the team members at their home course. However, a precise address is not available.
Viktor Hovland’s Amateur Career
Viktor Hovland won nine amateur titles, including, Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship in 2014 and was the inaugural Norwegian player to win the 2018 U.S. Amateur, Hovland secured invitations to the 2019 Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, and Open Championship.
At the 2019 Masters Tournament, Hovland tied for 32nd place with a three-under-par performance, making him the lowest amateur. He shot up to the top of the World Amateur Golf Ranking with this performance. With a low amateur score of 280, he placed 12th in the 2019 U.S. Open.
This beat the previous record of 282, established by Jack Nicklaus in 1960, to become the lowest 72-hole score by an amateur in the history of the U.S. Open. He made history by becoming the first player since Matt Kuchar in 1998 to win low amateur honors at the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year.
Viktor Hovland’s Professional Career
After winning the U.S. Amateur in 2019, Viktor Hovland went professional and became the first Norwegian to win on the PGA Tour and the European Tour, respectively, at the 2020 Puerto Rico Open and the 2021 BMW International Open. Back-to-back in 2021 and 2022, he won the Hero World Challenge.
Hovland recorded a course record of 61 in the final round to win the BMW Championship in August 2023 at Olympia Fields Country Club. On his scorecard for the last round, he had twelve threes. The FedEx Cup Playoffs for 2023 began with this event. Next week, he won the Tour Championship as well as the FedEx Cup.
Hovland participated in the 2023 Ryder Cup on the European team in September 2023 and went 3-1-1, including a victory against Collin Morikawa, while the European team prevailed 16.5-11.5. In just a couple of years, he has earned ten professional victories, including six on the PGA Tour, two on the European Tour, and two on other professional tours.
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FAQ's On Viktor Hovland's Net Worth
A. Viktor Hovland is single as of May 2024.
A. His net worth is around $17 million as of 2024.
A. Viktor Hovland is 26 years old as of May 2024. He was born on September 18, 1997.
