Viktor Hovland has secured his seventh PGA Tour win with a dramatic comeback at the Valspar Championship in Florida. After being three shots behind Justin Thomas on Sunday’s back nine, Hovland made three crucial birdies to overtake Thomas and claim the title with a one-shot lead.
Hovland’s impressive performance marked his first victory since the 2023 season, when he won three times on Tour and claimed the Tour Championship and FedEx Cup titles. Despite struggling earlier in the week, including missing three straight cuts, Hovland found his form to deliver a remarkable comeback.
Thomas finished second with a final-round 66, while Jacob Bridgeman took third place at 9-under. Hovland’s win was also a significant boost after he had previously been critical of his game just two days prior.
The Valspar Championship saw a chaotic start to the tournament, with three golfers experiencing outbursts on the course in the first two rounds. However, Hovland’s victory marked a triumphant return to form for the 27-year-old Norwegian golfer.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/golf/article/viktor-hovland-rallies-past-justin-thomas-to-win-a-chaotic-valspar-championship-215050198.html