The 27-year-old Norwegian professional golfer Viktor Hovland, who currently plays on the PGA Tour and European Tour, made headlines and rose to undeniable prominence overnight after he clinched the 2018 U.S. Amateur and reached number one in the World Amateur Golf Ranking in 2019.
Additionally, Viktor established himself as 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). Ever since, Viktor has successfully clinched six further times on the PGA Tour, including at the 2023 Tour Championship, resulting in his first FedEx Cup.
Let’s talk about Viktor’s life, his accomplishments, career statistics, fascinating details and some lesser-known facts about his life.
Viktor Hovland Profile, Age, Height, Net Worth, Career Records, Achievements, And Lesser-Known Facts
Viktor Hovland Biography
- Real Name: Viktor Hovland
- Nickname: Hovi, Resort Golf King
- Profession: Professional Golfer
- Nationality: Norwegian
- Source of Income: Golf
Viktor Hovland Physical Status
- Height: 1.78m
- Weight: 75 Kg
- Body Measurements: N/A
- Eye color: Light Brown
- Hair color: Light Brown
Viktor Hovland Personal Life
- Date of Birth: 18 September 1997
- Place of Birth: Oslo, Norway
- School: WANG Toppidrett
- College: Oklahoma State University
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Hobbies: Reading
Viktor Hovland Family
- Mother’s Name: Galina Hovland
- Father’s Name: Harald Hovland
- Sibling’s Name: Not Available
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Girlfriend’s Name: Kristin Sorsdal
- Children’s Name: Not Available
Viktor Hovland Net Worth
The Norwegian golfer Viktor holds an enormous net worth of $18-20 million according to the reports and recent financial statistics.
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Viktor Hovland Career Records
A detailed anecdote of Viktor’s career records is provided below:
| Career | |
| College | Oklahoma State University |
| Turned professional | 2019 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour European Tour |
| Professional wins | 11 |
| Highest ranking | 3 (30 January 2022) (as of 22 June 2025 |
Viktor Hovland’s Major Achievements
- Viktor finished as the Low Amateur at The Masters 2019, tying for 32nd.
- Also, Viktor clinched the prestigious U.S. Amateur at Pebble Beach.
- Viktor represented Norway at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
- The Norwegian sensational golfer, Viktor also clinched the Puerto Rico Open in February 2020.
- Also, Viktor clinched the 2023 FedExCup, earning $18 million by dominating the BMW Championship and Tour Championship.
Here are some lesser-known facts about Viktor Hovland That You Probably Don’t Know About
- In one of his interviews, Viktor revealed that he improved his English as a teenager by watching Hollywood action movies, especially the “Rocky” and “Lincoln” series.
- Also, Viktor is a fan of heavy metal bands like Metallica and Pantera.
- Apart from golf, as a child, Viktor preferred taekwondo and soccer.
- During matches the commentators often refer Viktor as the “smiling assassin” because of his calm demeanour but deadly golf skills.
