Viktor Hovland caddies for Zach Bauchou at US Open Qualifying in Columbus just hours after winning the Memorial Tournament 2023

Viktor Hovland and Zach Bauchou (via Twitter/@PGA Tour)
Viktor Hovland and Zach Bauchou (via Twitter/@PGA Tour)

The Memorial Tournament 2023 champion Viktor Hovland is not willing to rest following his achievement. The 25-year-old Norwegian golfer was spotted caddying for his former OSU Cowboy Golf school teammate Zach Bauchou.

Hovland won the 2023 tournament at Muirfield Village after defeating Denny McCarthy in a one-hole playoff. In less than 24 hours, he was seen by the side of Bauchou at the U.S. Open Final Qualifying in Columbus.

The image of Viktor Hovland caddying for his former teammate was posted by the PGA Tour on their Twitter handle.

"No rest for the champion. Less than 24 hours after his victory @MemorialGolf, Viktor Hovland is caddying for former @OSUCowboyGolf teammate Zach Bauchou at U.S. Open Final Qualifying in Columbus," the tweet read.

Fans react to Viktor Hovland caddying for his former teammate Zach Bauchou

Viktor Hovland always thought that he was due for an amazing victory since his debut as a pro. After he grabbed his fourth PGA Tour win, many experts and fellow golfers have singled out the young gun as a favorite for the 2023 US Open.

However, his presence at The Lakes Golf & Country Club for his teammate Zach Bauchou has won the awe and respect of fans, who showered their love in the comments section.

Here are some of the top comments from the PGA Tour's comments section:

Viktor Hovland won a whopping $3.6 million after winning the Memorial Tournament 2023. Fans felt that he might not have deposited the money in his bank account and he is standing up for his friend.

Here are some other lovely comments:

"This one of the coolest things I’ve seen!!! Just won a few million and up early to caddy for a friend what a guy"

Viktor Hovland has already qualified for the 2023 US Open that gets underway on June 15.

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