Viktor Hovland posted a final-round 70 and then edged Denny McCarthy (70) in a playoff to win the 2023 Memorial Tournament.
Hovland and McCarthy finished on 7-under 281, one better than Scottie Scheffler (67).
It was the 25-year-old Norwegian’s fourth career PGA Tour title, and eighth worldwide victory.
“Yeah, it’s incredible,” said Hovland. “Obviously I feel like I’ve won a decent amount of tournaments for only being a pro for four years; however, they have been at low key places, resort courses, and abroad.
“So it feels really cool to get my first win on the U.S. soil, especially at a tournament like this where this week the golf course is arguably harder than most major championship golf courses we play and the crowds were amazing out there.
“It felt like a major. So it was a really cool that I was able to get it done at a place like this.”
With the victory, Hovland earned a $3,600,000 payday and 550 FedEx Cup points.
The Memorial Tournament Results
Leaderboard: Top 10
Pos-Player-Score (Final Rd)
1. Viktor Hovland -7 (-2)
2. Denny McCarthy -7 (-2)
3. Scottie Scheffler -6 (-5)
4. Si Woo Kim -5 (+1)
5. Jordan Spieth -4 (-1)
5. Andrew Putnam -4 (-2)
7. Adam Schenk -3 (-1)
7. Rory McIlroy -3 (+3)
9. Rickie Fowler -2 (E)
9. Adam Scott -2 (-1)
9. Matt Fitzpatrick -2 (E)
Money Winners: Top 5
Pos-Player-Score (Final Rd)
1. Viktor Hovland $3.6m
2. Denny McCarthy $2.18m
3. Scottie Scheffler $1.38m
4. Si Woo Kim $980k
5. Jordan Spieth $772k
5. Andrew Putnam $772k
Content from PGA Tour Media used to compile this recap.
