Name: Viktor Hovland on when to trust data vs. instinct
Uploaded: 2024-06-04T17:29:43.000Z
Duration: 89 s
Description: Prior to the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2024, Viktor Hovland talks about when to trust data with decision-making and when to rely on his instincts and hit the shot he feels is best.

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Ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Ludvig Åberg discusses his relationship with Scandinavian teammate Viktor Hovland, including some of Hovland's peculiar interests beyond the golf course.

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Which PGA TOUR player is most likely to...? Viktor Hovland, Max Homa, Min Woo Lee and other players hand out fun superlatives.

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After his win at the Valspar Championship, Viktor Hovland, a known golf perfectionist, admitted he had up to 72 swing thoughts. Go in-depth with Hovland on his mindset.

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In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 5-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th hole.

Viktor Hovland cards birdie at last for closing 63 at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 12-foot birdie putt on the par-4 12th hole.

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 12 at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 5-foot birdie putt on the par-4 10th hole.

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 10 at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Viktor Hovland almost eagles par-4 fifth at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-4 3rd hole.

Viktor Hovland dials in approach on No. 3 for birdie at TOUR Championship

In the final round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-4 1st hole.

Viktor Hovland sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at TOUR Championship

In the third round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes eagle on the par-5 18th hole.

Viktor Hovland makes eagle on No. 18 at TOUR Championship

In the third round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

In the third round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

In the third round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 5 at TOUR Championship

In the second round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 9-foot birdie putt on the par-4 10th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-5 6th hole.

In the opening round of the 2025 TOUR Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-4 third hole.

Viktor Hovland flights it close for birdie at TOUR Championship

Prior to the 2025 TOUR Championship, PGA TOUR stars, including Scottie Scheffler, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland and Justin Thomas, thank golf fans for their continued support of the PGA TOUR.

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Having the “hot hand” is a common phenomenon in sports, but does it actually exist beyond anecdotal examples and a competitor’s inner feelings? Hear from PGA TOUR players, including Scottie Scheffler, Billy Horschel, Viktor Hovland and Max Homa, as well as two professors from the University of Denver with their thoughts. 

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Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 18 at BMW Championship

In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 15th hole.

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 15 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-4 14th hole.

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 14 at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-4 11th hole.

Viktor Hovland flies it close for birdie at BMW Championship

In the third round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-4 first hole.

Viktor Hovland rolls in opening birdie to kick off Moving Day at BMW Championship

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Viktor Hovland cozies up approach to set up birdie at BMW Championship

Prior to the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday 2024, Viktor Hovland talks about when to trust data with decision-making and when to rely on his instincts and hit the shot he feels is best.

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Viktor Hovland on when to trust data vs. instinct

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Viktor Hovland cards birdie at last for closing 63 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 12 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 10 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland almost eagles par-4 fifth at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland dials in approach on No. 3 for birdie at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland sinks a 25-foot birdie putt on No. 1 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes eagle on No. 18 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 12 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 5 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 10 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 6 at TOUR Championship

Viktor Hovland flights it close for birdie at TOUR Championship

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Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 18 at BMW Championship

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 15 at BMW Championship

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Viktor Hovland flies it close for birdie at BMW Championship

Viktor Hovland rolls in opening birdie to kick off Moving Day at BMW Championship

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Viktor Hovland cozies up approach to set up birdie at BMW Championship