Viktor Hovland - Team Europe Ryder Cup Player
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Viktor Hovland

Norway
World Ranking: #6
Age: 28
Pro Since: 2019
2025 Team Member
Birthdate September 18, 1997
Birthplace Oslo, Norway
Residence Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA
Height 5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight 165 lbs (75 kg)
College Oklahoma State University

Ryder Cup Record

5
Wins
4
Losses
3
Halves
53.33%
Winning Percentage

Career Achievements

10
Professional Wins
6
PGA Tour Wins
2
DP World Tour Wins
$50M
Career Earnings

Major Championships

PGA Championship
2023

Biography

Viktor Hovland is the brightest star in Norwegian golf history and a leading figure in the new generation of European talent. An NCAA individual champion at Oklahoma State, he is renowned for his cheerful demeanor and one of the best ball-striking swings in the world. After overcoming initial struggles with his short game, Hovland has evolved into a complete player, culminating in a FedExCup championship in 2023. He is a cornerstone of Team Europe's future.

Player Statistics

312.5
Driving Distance (yards)
65.2%
Fairway Accuracy
71.3%
Greens in Regulation
1.71
Putting Average
2.15
Strokes Gained: Total

Detailed Ryder Cup Record

3
Appearances
2021
Debut Year
6.5
Total Points
53.33%
Winning %

Singles Record

1-1-1

Foursomes Record

2-2-1

Fourball Record

2-1-1

Defining Ryder Cup Moment

"At the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Viktor Hovland's campaign was cut short due to a neck injury that required his withdrawal from Sunday singles (resulting in a halved match with Harris English, granting both teams half a point). Previously, at the 2023 Rome Ryder Cup, Hovland and Ludvig Åberg dominated with a historic 9 & 7 victory over Scheffler and Koepka, establishing them as Europe's premier young partnership. His 2025 withdrawal highlighted the physical demands of Ryder Cup competition."

Equipment & Sponsorship

Driver

Ping G425 LST 9.0°

Fairway Woods

TaylorMade Qi10 15.0°

Irons

Ping i210 (4-PW)

Wedges

Ping s159 (50°, 56°), Titleist Vokey Design WedgeWorks (60°)

Putter

Ping PLD DS 72

Golf Ball

Titleist Pro V1

Apparel

J.Lindeberg

Shoes

Puma

2025 Ryder Cup Performance

1-1-1 (team), 0-0-0.5 (singles)
2025 Record
0.5
Points Won

Defining Moment

"At the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, Viktor Hovland's campaign was cut short due to a neck injury that required his withdrawal from Sunday singles (resulting in a halved match with Harris English, granting both teams half a point). Previously, at the 2023 Rome Ryder Cup, Hovland and Ludvig Åberg dominated with a historic 9 & 7 victory over Scheffler and Koepka, establishing them as Europe's premier young partnership. His 2025 withdrawal highlighted the physical demands of Ryder Cup competition."