Viktor Hovland Biography

Viktor Hovland is a Norwegian professional Golfer born and brought up in Oslo, Norway. He plays on the PGA Tour and European Tour, and has won the 2018 U.S. Amateur and reached number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2019.

Hovland became the first Norwegian to win on the European Tour (at the 2021 BMW International Open) and on the PGA Tour (at the 2020 Puerto Rico Open). Also, he has since won six further times on the PGA Tour, including at the 2023 Tour Championship, resulting in his first FedEx Cup.

10 Quick Facts About Viktor Hovland

Here is a list of 10 facts about Hovland

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• Name: Viktor Hovland
• Age: 27 Years Old
• Birthday: September 18
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Height: 5 feet and 10 inches (1.78 m)
• Nationality: Norwegian
• Occupation: Golfer
• Marital Status: In a Relationship
• Salary: $256,023
• Net worth: $3.5 million

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Viktor Hovland Age

Hovland is 27 years old, he was born on September 18, 1997, in Oslo, Norway. He celebrates his birthday on September 18th every year. His birth sign is Virgo.

Viktor Hovland Height

Viktor Hovland stands at a height of 5 feet and 10 inches (1.78 m).

Viktor Hovland Weight

Hovland weighs 195 lbs (88 kg).

Early Life and Education

Born on September 18, 1997, in Oslo, Norway, Hovland began playing golf at the age of eleven, after his father Harald had taken up golf while working as an engineer in St. Louis. Five years thereafter, in 2014, he won the Norwegian Amateur Golf Championship as a 16-year-old.

From 2016 to 2019, Viktor Hovland Family played college golf at Oklahoma State University with, among others, Kristoffer Ventura.

Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

• Hovland gained fame when he became the first Norwegian to win on the PGA Tour (at the 2020 Puerto Rico Open) and on the European Tour (at the 2021 BMW International Open).
• He has since won six further times on the PGA Tour, including at the 2023 Tour Championship resulting in his first FedEx Cup.

Major Achievements and Contributions

• became the first Norwegian to win on the European Tour (at the 2021 BMW International Open) and on the PGA Tour (at the 2020 Puerto Rico Open).
• won six further times on the PGA Tour, including at the 2023 Tour Championship, resulting in his first FedEx Cup.
• Became the first Norwegian Ryder Cup member. The U.S. team won 19–9, and Hovland went 0–3–2 and tied his Sunday singles match against Collin Morikawa
• Also, he played in the 2018 Emirates Australian Open as an amateur, finishing tied for 13th place.

Personal Life

Viktor Hovland Family, Parents

Hovland was born in Oslo, Norway as the son of Harald Hovland (father), an engineer, and Galina Hovland (mother). Hovland began playing golf at the age of eleven, after his father Harald had taken up golf while working as an engineer in St. Louis.

Viktor Hovland Siblings

Any information about Hovland’s siblings is publicly not available. It is not known whether he has siblings or not. We will update this section once the information is available.

Viktor Hovland Girlfriend

Hovland is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend Kristin Sorsdal, a Norwegian influencer. Rumours spread after they were seen together.

Viktor Hovland Children

As of now, Hovland does not have children.

Viktor Hovland Salary

Hovland receives an average annual salary of $256,023. This is Per our average wage estimates for a journalist in the United States. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.

Viktor Hovland Net Worth

Viktor Hovland net worth is estimated at $3.5 million dollars. This includes his as sets, money and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Golfer. Through his various sources of income, Hovland has been able to accumulate a good fortune, but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Viktor Hovland Bio.

• Full Names: Viktor Hovland
• Popular As: golfer
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Golfer
• Nationality: Norwegian
• Race / Ethnicity:  Not Available
• Religion:  Not Available
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 27 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo
• Date of Birth: September 18, 1997
• Place of Birth: Oslo, Norway
• Birthday: September 18

Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches  (1.78 m)
• Weight: 195 lbs (88 kg)
• Eye Color: Blue
• Hair Color: Grey
• Shoe Size:  Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Harald Hovland
• Mother: Galina Hovland
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Available
• Marital Status: In a Relationship
• Wife/Spouse: Not Available
• Dating / Girlfriend: Kristin Sorsdal
• Children:  Sons ( None) Daughter(s) (None)

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $3.5 million
• Salary: $256,023
• Source of Income: Golfer

U.S. Open

Hovland turned professional following the 2019 U.S. Open, and made his professional debut at the Travelers Championship in June, and by doing so, he forfeited his automatic entry to the 2019 Open Championship.

Also, in August, Hovland finished tied for second in the Albertsons Boise Open, part of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals. This finish secured him a PGA Tour card for the 2019–20 season. He set a PGA Tour record for most consecutive rounds in the 60s with 19 lasting into the second round of the CJ Cup in South Korea.

Sponsors

Hovland played and won the 2018 US amateur. He signed a sponsorship contract with Audemars Piguet, J Lindeberg and Ping. He also earned a PGA Tour card for the season 2019 to 2020 after finishing a tie for second in the Albertsons Boise Open, part of the Korn Ferry Tour Finals on August 25th 2019.

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