Viktor Hovland Faces Broken Toe and Coaching Split Ahead of PGA Season Opener

The world No. 8 golfer remains undecided on competing at The Sentry after a freak injury and parting ways with swing coach Joe Mayo for the second time.

Viktor Hovland broke his right pinky toe in a hotel room accident in Hawaii, jeopardizing his participation in The Sentry this Thursday.
The injury occurred when Hovland kicked a bed frame while waking up, and recovery is expected to take 4–6 weeks, though he has not withdrawn from the event.
Hovland recently split from swing coach Joe Mayo for the second time, citing disagreements over his training approach and opting for a consulting-based arrangement instead.
The Norwegian golfer is looking to rebound after a winless 2024 season that saw inconsistent performances and a drop to No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler has already withdrawn from The Sentry due to a hand injury, leaving the tournament without two of its top stars potentially.