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Viktor Hovland Ends 19-Month Drought with Valspar Championship Victory

Hovland overcame swing struggles and low confidence to claim his seventh PGA Tour title, edging out Justin Thomas in a dramatic final round.

Viktor Hovland of Norway poses with the trophy after putting in to win on the 18th green during the final round of the Valspar Championship 2025 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 23, 2025 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Viktor Hovland of Norway reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the Valspar Championship 2025 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 23, 2025 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
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PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA - MARCH 23: Justin Thomas of the United States reacts on the 18th green during the final round of the Valspar Championship 2025 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 23, 2025 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Overview

  • Viktor Hovland secured his first PGA Tour win since August 2023 with a one-shot victory at the 2025 Valspar Championship at the Copperhead Course.
  • Hovland's improved putting and precise timing on his downswing were key factors in his victory, despite ongoing challenges with his swing mechanics.
  • Justin Thomas held a late three-shot lead but faltered with bogeys on the 16th and 18th holes, allowing Hovland to capitalize with birdies on 14, 16, and 17.
  • The win marks Hovland's seventh PGA Tour title and moves him to 8th in the world rankings, but he remains cautious about his readiness for the upcoming Masters.
  • Hovland credited recent work with swing coach Grant Waite and emphasized persistence and problem-solving as crucial to overcoming his struggles.