Viktor Hovland Ends 19-Month Drought with Valspar Championship Win

Hovland's seventh PGA Tour victory, achieved through stellar putting and resilience, comes despite ongoing swing struggles.

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.