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Manchester City News / HITC / January 24

Viktor Hovland gives harsh verdict on Erling Haaland’s golf swing

Norway is currently in a golden era in sport, and at the forefront of this is Manchester City star Erling Haaland, and PGA Tour player Viktor Hovland. Haaland is perhaps the best striker in football at the moment, while Hovland is a Ryder Cup hero and former FedEx Cup champion.

Golf News / HITC / January 24

Viktor Hovland admits there’s one part of his golf game that is still holding him back after Ryder Cup withdrawal

Viktor Hovland’s Ryder Cup was bittersweet. Yes, he was an integral part of Team Europe’s away Ryder Cup success, winning a crucial point on Saturday alongside Robert MacIntyre that all but sealed the victory.

Golf News / HITC / January 22

Viktor Hovland reveals funniest thing an American fan said to him at the Ryder Cup

The 2025 Ryder Cup will be remembered as one of the most intense and chaotic editions in the event’s history. From the opening tee shot, the atmosphere was raucous, with the European team heckled relentlessly by the home crowd.

Golf News / HITC / December 4

Viktor Hovland reflects on the state of his game ahead of his return this week

Viktor Hovland has never been one to sugarcoat how he’s feeling about his golf game. He broke through early after turning pro, backing up his amateur world number one ranking with a string of wins.

Golf News / HITC / October 20

Viktor Hovland shares the key move amateur golfers must make to cut their handicaps fast

Viktor Hovland has long been considered one of the finest ball strikers in golf. But even he was not immune to a familiar trap: trying to change his shot shape to fit certain courses or specific holes.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / October 19

In Defense of Tradition: Why Viktor Hovland Is Right About the Ryder Cup Envelope Rule

Viktor Hovland didn't ask for any of this. After one of the most dramatic Ryder Cups in recent memory, he's become the face of a controversy that boils down to a simple question: Should a rarely-used rule from 1971 still exist?

Golf News / HITC / October 19

Viktor Hovland says he set a personal record despite finishing behind Tommy Fleetwood

Viktor Hovland was one of several top-tier names in the DP World India Championship field this week. He joined a group that included Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Shane Lowry, Ben Griffin, Michael Kim and Brian Harman in New Delhi.

Golf News / HITC / October 16

Viktor Hovland posts steady round in first start since Ryder Cup neck injury

Viktor Hovland made his first appearance on the DP World Tour since missing the Sunday singles at the Ryder Cup due to injury. The Norwegian was forced to withdraw from the singles matches with a neck problem, and he later described the situation as ‘pretty upsetting’.

Golf News / HITC / October 16

What Tiger Woods said about Delhi Golf Club where Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland will play

The DP World Tour has made its way to New Delhi for the India Championship, and it’s a stop that’s quickly become one of the most anticipated on the schedule.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 15

DP World Tour India Championship 2025: Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland headline strong field

A crop of big names are playing in India this week on the DP World Tour

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Golf News / Golf on ClutchPoints / October 14

Viktor Hovland recounts ‘upsetting’ Ryder Cup injury saga

The 45th Ryder Cup ended with a European win on foreign soil for the first time since 2012. They got out to an 11.5-4.5 lead after the first two days, a historic advantage that left the Americans scrambling.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 14

Viktor Hovland speaks on 'upsetting' neck injury at Ryder Cup

Viktor Hovland found himself as the center of discussion after last month's controversial withdrawal from the Ryder Cup due to a bulging disk in his neck.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

Victor Hovland Reflects on Ryder Cup Disappointment After Neck Injury Sidelines Him

Viktor Hovland has revealed that it was “pretty upsetting” that he didn’t get to play at the Ryder Cup after sustaining a neck injury that forced him to withdraw from the tournament.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / September 28

Viktor Hovland’s Absence Triggers Envelope Rule

On Saturday morning, Viktor Hovland began experiencing stiffness in his neck. Throughout the day, it progressed into a pain that made every movement difficult

Golf News / Yardbarker / September 28

Americans fail to defend home soil in Ryder Cup loss

Takeaways from Ryder Cup Day 3: Americans fail to defend home soil

Despite having home soil and the world's best player, the United States failed to capture the Ryder Cup once again.

U.S. Ryder Cup operation faces hard questions after home defeat

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Ryder Cup’s rarely used ‘envelope rule’ comes into play on final day

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Golf News / Athlon Sports / September 28

The Envelope Rule: How Viktor Hovland’s Withdrawal Highlights Golf’s Most Obscure Ryder Cup Regulation

Viktor Hovland couldn't turn his head Sunday morning at Bethpage. A bulging disc—what Dr. Andrew Murray called "a flare-up of a previous injury"—had rendered the Norwegian immobile.

Golf News / Field Level Media / September 28

Viktor Hovland out of Ryder Cup singles with neck injury

FARMINGDALE, N.Y. -- Viktor Hovland withdrew from Sunday singles at the Ryder Cup, one day after aggravating a neck injury. The Norwegian is at Bethpage Black to support Team Europe but will not be able to compete.

Golf News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Ryder Cup’s rarely used ‘envelope rule’ comes into play

A rule that has rarely been used in Ryder Cup history came into play before the start of singles matches on Sunday, as Viktor Hovland withdrew from the event due to an injury.

Golf News / Last Word On Sports / September 27

Viktor Hovland Sits Out Of Ryder Cup With Neck Injury

With the Ryder Cup underway, players on the US and European teams are playing as hard as they can to bring home the glory. For the first round, Luke Donald’s

Golf News / Total Apex Sports / September 27

Ryder Cup Drama: Could a Viktor Hovland Injury Trigger a Bizarre, Decades-Old Rule?

Just when you thought the Ryder Cup couldn’t get any spicier, it delivers a potential curveball that has everyone digging through the rulebook. In a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood script, European standout Viktor Hovland was a last-minute scratch from his Saturday afternoon four-ball match, citing a pesky neck injury.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / September 27

Viktor Hovland Suddenly Walks Out of Saturday Fourballs After Europe’s Historic Sweep

The spree of unexpected turns at the Ryder Cup is not stopping. The European team, which dominated the American side despite playing on home soil and with a home crowd, left with heartbreak.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / September 26

Is Viktor Hovland Dating Anyone in 2025? Rumors Explored

Remember the 2023 Ryder Cup moment where Viktor Hovland was invited to pose with the wives and girlfriends of every European team member? Looking at the image, it would seem like the handsome 28-year-old would be a Casanova kind of guy.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / June 23

Viktor Hovland shares sad injury update after withdrawing from Travelers

Two holes into the final round of the Travelers Championship, rising PGA Tour star Viktor Hovland was forced to withdraw due to a sudden neck injury. The Norwegian had been in strong form, shooting a 63 on Saturday, and was tied for 14th heading into Sunday’s round at TPC River Highlands.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / March 24

PGA Tour Makes Viktor Hovland Announcement After Valspar Championship

Viktor Hovland snapped out of his slump in a big way. After missing the cuts in three consecutive PGA Tour starts, the 27-year-old Norwegian finally made it to the weekend -- and more.

Golf News / Field Level Media / March 23

Hovland rallies past Thomas to win Valspar Championship

Viktor Hovland rallies past Justin Thomas to win Valspar Championship

Norway's Viktor Hovland notched birdies on three of his final five holes to shoot 4-under-par 67 and win the Valspar Championship on Sunday at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Fla.

...after Justin Thomas battled to keep his cut streak alive during tournament

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Golf News / Yardbarker / March 13

Homa, Hovland have disastrous starts at Players Championship

Max Homa, Viktor Hovland flame out with disastrous starts at Players Championship

Golf is a hard enough sport as it is. It's nearly impossible when you're fighting your swing and your mind on one of the most demanding courses in the world, and both Max Homa and Viktor Hovland experienced that frustration during the first round of the Players Championship.

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Golf News / Yardbarker / January 3, 2025

Broken toe fails to impede Viktor Hovland’s progress at The Sentry

Despite suffering a freakish injury in the days preceding the long-awaited opening event of the 2025 PGA Tour season, Viktor Hovland delivered a respectable first-round performance in Hawaii.

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