“To the Viktor go the spoils,” Golf Twitter rejoices as Viktor Hovland wins The Memorial after play-off round

On Sunday, Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland came out on top of a dramatic play-off round to earn his first victory on the PGA Tour. The 25-year-old got the better of Denny McCarthy by winning a one-hole playoff round to claim the 2023 Memorial tournament. In his short career so far, this is his fourth major win and his first since 2021.

Hovland had been in great form as of late. The uprising golf star had claimed top-seven finishes in his last three major events. After a great start, he lost his momentum late on and has to settle with a top-two position at the recent PGA Championships as Brooks Koepka took the cup home. This time though he made sure there was no similar incident.

Hovland took home the $3.6 million purse after some timely saves and crucial birdies. He did slip up but eventually found a way back through a couple of birdies. “I’ve been playing well, but I’ve just been trying to stay within myself and play my own game,” he said after the round. He later mentioned that it feels great to achieve this after having some close calls in the past few months.

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Viktor Hovland’s patience pays off as he notches fourth major championship win

Ever since turning professional, Viktor Hovland has continued to impress the world with his golfing skills. One thing which the fans have adored him for is his ever-smiling character. Despite missing out on the PGA Championships, Hovland was spotted smiling taking in the experience. His patient plays finally paid over.

The other thing notable in his victory was the place of triumph. His previous three wins had been on the tropical islands of Puerto Rico and Mexico. This win marked his first major championship triumph on the US soil. This also brought out some joyful reactions from Twitter as fans and experts started applauding his victory.

The celebrations have just started for Hovland. His next participation will be at the US Open, one of the most prestigious tournaments in golf. His impressive victory here has surely made him one of the favorites to look out for in the event. It will be hosted in Los Angeles from June 15 and conclude on June 18.

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