Overview

• Viktor Hovland secured his first PGA Tour win since 2023 with a one-shot victory at the 2025 Valspar Championship, ending a 19-month winless streak.
• Hovland's final-round 67 included three birdies in the last five holes, showcasing his mental toughness under pressure.
• Exceptional putting, gaining over seven strokes on the greens, was pivotal to Hovland's success on the challenging Copperhead Course.
• Despite the win, Hovland remains critical of his swing mechanics, crediting new coach Grant Waite for initial progress but acknowledging the need for further improvements.
• Justin Thomas, who led late in the final round, faltered with bogeys on two of the last three holes, extending his own winless streak to nearly three years.