Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland is a well-known professional golfer from Norway. He is best known for his participation on the PGA and European Tours. Viktor has only been a professional golfer since 2019, but he has already made a significant impact on the game. He is the first player in history to win low amateur at both the Masters and the US Open in the same season.

Viktor Hovland was born in Oslo, Norway on September 18, 1997. He appears to be Galina Hovland’s and her husband Harald Hovland’s only child. His father worked for a private company in the United States, and his mother cared for the family. Despite being born in Norway, his family moved to the United States when he was a child and settled in Oklahoma. Viktor enrolled at Oklahoma State University- Stillwater after graduating from high school and joined the team.

Hovland, Viktor Earnings and net worth

Viktor Hovland has  estimated net worth is  to be $2 million. He has amassed the majority of his net worth through his successful golf career. Hovland is still in his early stages of his career. He will be paid much more in the future, similar to how a golfer is paid based on his score in a golf tournament. Hovland is a promising young player. He finished the 2020 season in seventh place on the money list, having earned more than $1.8 million.

Viktor Hovland
Caption: Viktor Hovland (source: Sky Sports)

Yearly Earnings and Results:

EARNINGS FROM SEASON EVENTS

  • 2020-21 5 $1,830,880
  • 2019-20 20 $1,982,275
  • 2018-19 10 $678,035
  • Total 35 $4,491,190

Viktor earned close to $2 million in his first major earnings in the 2019 season. He has received the most money from the Mayakoba Golf Classic Series, totaling $1.2 million. Hovland has earned nearly $4.5 million from his first year as a professional golfer. Viktor signed a multi-year equipment contract with PING Golf in 2019. Hovland will use at least 11 PING clubs, including a driver and a putter. His headwear will be PING-branded, and he’ll be carrying a PING Tour staff bag. The exact amount of the transaction is still being investigated. I’m Sung-Jae is another rising Korean golfer with a $5 million net worth.

Early Years and Professional Career

Viktor began playing golf when he was 11 years old after his father purchased him a golf club. He excelled at it in high school and received an athletic scholarship to Oklahoma State University. After winning the Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship, he rose to prominence. In 2018, he became the first Norwegian amateur player to win the US Amateur.

In 2018, Hovland won several events, propelling him to the top of the rankings. Viktor turned pro in 2019 and began competing in the 2019 Travelers Championship. He won his first PGA Tour event in early 2020, the Puerto Rico Open. He won another PGA Tour event at the end of 2020, bringing his total to two.

Viktor Hovland
Caption: Viktor Hovland (source: PGA Tour)

Is Viktor married or still single?

As of 2020, Hovland is single. He is a frequent user of social media. Viktor Hovland regularly posts photos and stories about his games and training. He should be concentrating on his career rather than socializing. Viktor enjoys visiting new places and exploring nature.

Quick facts:

  • Birth Name: Viktor Hovland
  • Birth Place: Oslo
  • Father: Harald Hovland
  • Mother: Galina Hovland
  • Net Worth: $2 Million
  • Nationality: Norwegian
  • Profession: Golf Player
  • Current City: StillWater, Oklahoma
  • Girlfriend: No

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