Viktor Hovland
| Viktor Hovland | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born |
18 September 1997 Norway |
| Nationality |
 |
| Career | |
| College | Oklahoma State University |
| Status | Amateur |
Viktor Hovland (born 18 September 1997) is a Norwegian amateur golfer who currently plays golf at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater.[1]
In 2014, Hovland won the Norwegian national championships for amateurs.
As the first Norwegian player to do so, Hovland won the 2018 U.S. Amateur, thus earning invitations into the 2019 Masters Tournament, the 2019 U.S. Open, and the 2019 Open Championship.[2]
Amateur wins
- 2013 Norgescup 7, Team Norway Junior Tour 6
- 2014 Alcaidesa Winter Open, Titleist Tour 2, Norgesmesterskapet (Norwegian Amateur Championships)
- 2018 Valspar Collegiate, U.S. Amateur
Source:[3]
Team appearances
- Summer Youth Olympics (representing Norway): 2014
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Continental Europe ): 2015 (tie)
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Norway): 2016, 2017
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Norway): 2016, 2018
- Arnold Palmer Cup (representing Europe): 2017, 2018
Source:[3]
References
- ↑ "Viktor Hovland – 2017–18 Men's Golf". Oklahoma State University. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ↑ Shedloski, Dave (August 19, 2018). "Champion Hovland Displays Talent, Levity". USGA. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- 1 2 "Viktor Hovland". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
External links
- Viktor Hovland at the European Tour official site
- Viktor Hovland at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
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