Viktor? He is complete
VIKTOR HOVLAND is moving through the gears with his game and last weekend proved what a complete player he has become.
Climbing to fourth place in the Fedex standings, he is steadily closing in on the pinnacle of the world rankings.
Hovland’s rapid ascent in the professional game is nothing short of meteoric, consistently adding victories to his record year after year. Such an accomplishment should not be taken lightly.
Major success looks sure to follow for the Norwegian, who is part of a group of players who seamlessly transitioned from the top ranks of amateur golf to the pinnacle of the professional circuit.
Although Collin Morikawa currently boasts two major titles, Hovland, based on his current form, appears to be the more well-rounded player.
Recognising he was not yet the finished product, Hovland made two subtle changes to his team that have yielded significant results like his win at Jack’s place.
In February, he switched coaches to Joe Mayo, an intriguing figure with years of experience on the Tour.
Mayo’s insightful perspectives on the game, shared on Instagram, make him well worth following.
This coaching change played a pivotal role in transforming Hovland’s short game, which had been his Achilles’ heel.
Additionally, Hovland enlisted the expertise of Edoardo Molinari, who took a meticulous statistical approach to analyse his performance. This scrutiny revealed course management issues, and the subsequent change in approach has made all the difference.
With another major tournament on the horizon, Hovland must be buzzing with excitement.
Last year, Matt Fitzpatrick accomplished the unique feat of winning both the US Amateur and the US Open.
Now, Hovland will have the opportunity to aim for that same milestone next week in Los Angeles.