Viktor Hovland Wins The Memorial Tournament

PING Player & Titleist Pro V1 Loyalist Viktor Hovland has won The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday at Muirfield Village GC.

Muirfield Village GC provided a challenging and demanding test for the players, with its firm conditions and thick rough. Viktor Hovland, known for his exceptional ball-striking abilities, emerged as the victor, securing his fourth PGA TOUR title in a playoff against Denny McCarthy. Both players finished with a 7-under total after 72 holes.

Starting the final round one stroke behind the co-leaders, Hovland maintained his composure throughout the day, carding a solid 2-under 70. His round was highlighted by a spectacular 27-foot birdie putt on the difficult par-4 17th hole, which brought an electric atmosphere to the Ohio crowd. McCarthy, on the other hand, needed a par on the final hole to win outright but encountered trouble in the thick left rough off the tee, leading to a bogey.

The playoff began on a challenging note for McCarthy as he missed the green short, unable to convert a crucial 12-foot par putt. Meanwhile, Hovland managed a two-putt from nearly 60 feet, sinking a 7-foot par putt to secure the victory.

This win comes as redemption for Hovland, who narrowly missed out on the PGA Championship title last month due to a costly double bogey on the par-4 16th hole at Oak Hill. The vibrant Norwegian displayed resilience and answered the call at Jack's Place, claiming his first TOUR title on U.S. soil.

With this triumph, Hovland earns 550 FedExCup points, propelling him to the fourth position in the FedExCup standings. At only 25 years old, Hovland's potential appears limitless, and his future in the world of golf holds great promise.