Name: Viktor Hovland relies on short game to get up-and-down for birdie at The Sentry
Uploaded: 2025-01-04T22:05:09.720Z
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Description: In the third round of The Sentry 2025, Viktor Hovland hits quality chip shot, resulting in birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Check out Viktor Hovland’s best shots from his stellar 2025 PGA TOUR season.

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Check out the best moments from interviews and press conferences on the PGA TOUR in 2025, including hilarious and heartfelt moments from Justin Thomas, Viktor Hovland and Tommy Fleetwood.

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Check out the best shots from Day 3 of the 2025 Ryder Cup, featuring Rory McIlroy, Cameron Young, Justin Thomas, and Shane Lowry. 

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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.

Viktor Hovland dives into his many swing thoughts

Check out a collection of some of the most unique swings on the PGA TOUR, including Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Cameron Young and more.

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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.

PGA TOUR players thank fans for incredible support 

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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In the final round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland makes a 7-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th hole.

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

In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland shoots 3-under 67 and sits T4, trailing by three shots after Thursday

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In the opening round of the 2025 BMW Championship, Viktor Hovland makes birdie on the par-5 16th hole.

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

In the third round of The Sentry 2025, Viktor Hovland hits quality chip shot, resulting in birdie on the par-5 15th hole.

Viktor Hovland relies on short game to get up-and-down for birdie at The Sentry

Three-time PGA TOUR winner Boo Weekley goes in-depth on his golf swing, sharing which techniques he uses for different clubs. 

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Relive some of the most unbelievable shots from the 2025 PGA TOUR season, including gnarly bunker shots, epic hole-outs and lucky breaks.

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In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Scottie Scheffler edges Rory McIlroy in the captain's challenge to earn a victory for his team.

Scottie Scheffler's team wins by 1 inch at 'Golf Channel Games'

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Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry pull off speedy up-and-down at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," Luke Clanton, playing on Captain Scottie Scheffler's team, hits the green from 170 yards with both a 3-wood and gap wedge.

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Scottie Scheffler's team produces speedy par in timed shootout at 'Golf Channel Games'

In the "Optum Golf Channel Games," teammates Luke Donald, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry each contribute to a 28-second birdie in the timed shootout.
 

Rory McIlroy's team converts birdie in 28 seconds at 'Golf Channel Games'

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Golf is hard, and even the best players on the PGA TOUR are relatable at times. Check out some of the best “golf is hard” moments from 2025, excluding majors and including shanks, bad lies and just plain old bad shots.

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In the fall of 2024, Jeremy Wu was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma. Jeremy was cleared in February 2025 and caddied for his brother Dylan Wu at Final Stage of PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry, where he would go on to earn a PGA TOUR card via a playoff.

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Check out all the best shots from John Daly and John Daly II from the PNC Championship, including tight approaches, clutch putts and their winning moment from their PNC win in 2021.

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Luke Clanton earned his PGA TOUR card after his junior season at Florida State University via the PGA TOUR University Accelerated program. But his path to the PGA TOUR was forged from humble beginnings at the public-access Country Club of Miami. David Clanton, Luke's father, breaks down Luke's beginnings here.

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Viktor Hovland relies on short game to get up-and-down for birdie at The Sentry

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Visiting Luke Clanton's childhood golf course in Miami

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Viktor Hovland’s best shots from 2025 season

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Highlights | Day 3 | Ryder Cup

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Players talk PGA TOUR superlatives

Viktor Hovland dives into his many swing thoughts

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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

Viktor Hovland makes birdie on No. 14 at BMW Championship

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