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Viktor Hovland Wins 2025 Valspar Championship in Dramatic Finish

Hovland secures his first PGA Tour title since 2023 with a final-round 67, overcoming Justin Thomas by one stroke on the challenging Copperhead Course.

Viktor Hovland of Norway prepares to play his shot from the first tee during the first round of the Valspar Championship 2025 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 20, 2025 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Viktor Hovland of Norway plays a shot on the 16th hole during the third round of the Valspar Championship 2025 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 22, 2025 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Viktor Hovland of Norway walks from the fifth tee during the final round of the Valspar Championship 2025 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 23, 2025 in Palm Harbor, Florida.
PALM HARBOR, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Adam Scott of Australia prepares to putt on the seventh green during the second round of the Valspar Championship 2025 at Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club on March 21, 2025 in Palm Harbor, Florida.

Overview

  • Viktor Hovland finished at 11-under par to claim victory, marking his seventh PGA Tour title and ending a 574-day winless streak.
  • Justin Thomas, who shot a career-best 65 in the third round, faltered late in the final round to finish one stroke behind Hovland.
  • The Copperhead Course continued to test players with firm greens and swirling winds, pushing the cutline to 2-over par earlier in the tournament.
  • Emerging talent Jacob Bridgeman and consistent veteran Shane Lowry were among the notable competitors in a tightly packed leaderboard.
  • Several high-profile players, including two-time Valspar champion Sam Burns and defending champion Peter Malnati, missed the cut due to the course's difficulty.