Viktor Hovland
Professional golfer; U.S. Open champion

Born
September 18th, 1997
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Norway
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A professional golfer from Norway, active on the PGA Tour. Won the U.S. Open in 2023, marking a significant milestone in professional career. Achieved several victories and accolades during college golf at Oklahoma State University, including the Ben Hogan Award. Started playing golf at an early age and quickly rose through ranks in both amateur and professional competitions, showcasing strong skills and consistency.
Won the U.S. Open in 2023
Collected multiple PGA Tour titles
Received the Ben Hogan Award in 2019
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