Injury Sidelines Viktor Hovland, Ending His Golf Season

The DP World Tour landscape shifted dramatically this week as news broke of Viktor Hovland's withdrawal from the rest of the season due to an undisclosed injury. This development comes on the heels of a rather challenging year for the Norwegian golfer, who has struggled to find his form after winning the FedEx Cup in 2023.

Hovland's absence from competitive play since the Tour Championship in Atlanta may highlight the severity of his situation. The golfer himself expressed frustration earlier in the season, labeling his 2024 campaign as “miserable.”

Despite a standout third-place finish at Valhalla, Hovland's performance this year has been marked by missed cuts at major tournaments and ultimately failing to secure a single victory.

As Hovland takes the remainder of the year to recover from whatever may be ailing him, the golf world eagerly anticipates his return in 2025. Fully healing from his injury not only paves the way for his comeback but places a spotlight on his journey toward making the European Ryder Cup team at Bethpage Black.