The professional golfer Viktor Hovland has won 10 professional wins in the mere five years since turning professional in 2019. He went to Oklahoma State University, played college golf, and won the 2018 U.S. Amateur, earning exemption for the next season's Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, and the Open Championship. He also received the 2019 Ben Hogan Award.
At the 2019 Masters Tournament and the U.S. Open, he finished low amateur 32nd and 12th, respectively. After the former event, he became the world No. 1 amateur golfer, as per the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), and after the 2019 U.S. Open, he turned pro and, in the process, forfeited his chance at the Open Championship. Regardless, having won the 2020 PGA Tour Puerto Rico Open and the 2021 European Tour BMW International Open, Hovland made history as the first Norwegian to win on both tours. In 2023, when he took home the FedEx Cup at the Tour Championship.
What is Viktor Hovland’s Nationality?
Viktor Hovland’s nationality is Norwegian; he was born in Oslo, Norway, on September 18, 1997. He represented Norway at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, finishing in 14th place.
Harald, his father, was employed in St. Louis on an engineering job. While in the United States for a year, he purchased a set of golf clubs to play on a practice range close to his place of work. He brought a set of junior clubs back to Norway for 11-year-old Viktor to try, and so he got introduced to golf according to Golf Digest.
At the 2014 Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship, Hovland won his first amateur tournament at the age of 16. Hovland moved to the United States when he enrolled at Oklahoma State University. The decision was based on the philosophy of getting better and playing to reach the PGA Tour like most golfers do. He shared this with the Oklahoman in 2018.
Viktor Hovland’s Hometown
Viktor Hovland’s hometown is Oslo, Norway.
FAQ's On Viktor Hovland’s Nationality
A. Viktor Hovland's nationality is Norwegian; he was born in Oslo, Norway.
A. Viktor Hovland has a total on-course career earnings of $56.4 million as of July 2024.
A. Viktor Hovland went to Oklahoma State University from 2016 to 2019.
A. Viktor Hovland's world ranking is No. 7 as of July 2024, according to the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).
A. No, Viktor Hovland had not won a major as of July 2024; however, he came pretty close at the 2023 PGA Championship, when he finished tied for runner-up.
A. Viktor Hovland stated in 2024 that he has decided not to go to the LIV Golf League, which is a thoroughly thought-out decision.
