The professional golfer Viktor Hovland has won 11 professional wins in the mere six years since turning professional in 2019, as of April 2025. 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, Hovland 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. 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, he took home the FedEx Cup at the Tour Championship.
Viktor Hovland’s Nationality
Viktor Hovland’s nationality is Norwegian. He was born on September 18, 1997, in Oslo, Norway, and grew up there. He represented Norway at the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing in 14th and 30th, respectively, in the men's individual stroke play.
FAQs 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 $66.20 million as of April 2025, according to Spotrac.
A. Viktor Hovland went to Oklahoma State University from 2016 to 2019.
A. Viktor Hovland's world ranking is No. 8 as of April 2025, according to the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR).
A. No, Viktor Hovland had not won a major as of April 2025; 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.
