Winner’s Circle: Viktor Hovland Claims Victory at WWT Championship

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November 7, 2021

Viktor Hovland Wins the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba — Viktor Hovland celebrates on the 18th green after winning the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba on the El Camaleon course on Nov 7, 2021 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann via Getty Images)

Viktor Hovland shot a final-round 4-under 67 to claim a four-stroke victory over Carlos Ortiz at the 2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba.

The 23-year old Norwegian finished his final round at the El Camaleon course with two bogeys against six birdies to reach 23-under par.

With the victory, Hovland earned $1,296,000 and 500 FedExCup points. He will move to No. 5 on the PGA Tour’s Money List and No. 4 in the FedEx Cup standings.

The win was Hovland’s third of his young PGA Tour career. He’s expected to move to No. 10 (from 17th) in the Official Golf World Rankings when they get released later this evening.

This week’s Winner’s Circle is powered by PING Golf.

Pro-File

Full Name: Viktor Hovland
Nationality: Norway
Height: 5′ 9″
Weight: 170 lb
Birthdate: Sep. 18, 1997 (age 24)
Native: Oslo, Norway
Resides: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Turned Pro: 2019
PGA Tour Rookie: 2020
College: Oklahoma State U
Highest World Rank: 10th (11/7/2021)
Equipment Sponsor: PING

World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba

Top-5 Scores

Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Viktor Hovland -23 (-4)
2. Carlos Ortiz -19 (-5)
3. Justin Thomas -18 (-2)
4. Scottie Scheffler -17 (-1)
5. Matthew Wolff -16 (-6)
5. Joaquin Niemann -16 (-5)

Top-3 Check Cashers

Pos-Player (Money)
1. Viktor Hovland ($1.296m)
2. Carlos Ortiz ($785k)
3. Justin Thomas ($497k)

World Wide Technology Championship: Early Rounds

Matthew Wolff Leads World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba — Matthew Wolff talks with caddie Nick Heinen on the 17th green during the second round of the World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba on El Camaleon golf course on Nov 5, 2021 in Playa del Carmen, . (Photo by Mike Ehrmann via Getty Images)

Round 1
Pos-Player-To Par (Rd 1)
1. Matthew Wolff -10 (61)
2. Aaron Wise -8 (63)
20. Viktor Hovland -4 (67)

Round 2
Pos-Player-To Par (Rd 2)
1. Matthew Wolff -13 (-3)
2. Scottie Scheffler -11 (-7)
3. Viktor Hovland -10 (-6)

Round 3
Pos-Player-To Par (Rd 3)
1. Viktor Hovland -19 (-9)
2. Talor Gooch -17 (-8)
3. Justin Thomas -16 (-7)

Hovland’s Winning Numbers

Driving: 298.4 yards (8th)
Fairways: 73.2% (41/56) (T2)
Greens: 76.4% (55/72) (T5)
Putts/GIR: 1.582 (4th)
Birdies: 28 (1st)
Scores: 28 Birdies, 40 Pars, 2 Bogeys, 1 Double

Hovland’s 2022 PGA Tour Season

Starts: 3
Cuts Made: 3
Wins: 1 (Mayakoba)
Additional Top 10: 0
Earnings: $1,435,781 (5th)
FedExCup Pts: 554 (4th)
World Rank Before/After: 17th/10th

Hovland’s Career Wins

PGA Tour: 3
2021 World Wide Technology Championship at Mayakoba
2020 Mayakoba Golf Classic
2020 Puerto Rico Open

European Tour: 1
2021 BMW International Open

WITB: Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland plays a bag of (mainly) PING gear, including a PING G425 LST driver and PING i210 irons.

Driver: PING G425 LST (9°)
3-wood: TaylorMade SIM (15°)
Irons: PING i210 (3-PW)
Gap : PING Glide Forged Pro (50°)
Sand: PING Glide Forged Pro (56˚)
Lob: Titleist Vokey Design SM8 (60˚)
Putter: PING PLD DS 72
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Hat: PING

Credits: Getty Images, PGA Tour Media