Viktor Hovland
Norway · Age 27
#12
World Ranking
68.5
Avg DFS Points
6.8%
Win Rate
85%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Viktor Hovland is a supremely talented ball-striker from Norway who has won multiple PGA Tour events and became one of the youngest players to reach the top five in the world rankings. Hovland's game is characterized by excellent approach play and solid driving, but his short game around the green has been a persistent weakness throughout his career. When Hovland's chipping and pitching cooperate, as they did during his dominant 2023 FedExCup playoffs run, he is capable of winning any tournament on tour. However, his short game struggles can lead to frustrating weeks where strong ball-striking is undermined by poor up-and-downs. This volatility makes Hovland a fascinating DFS asset — he offers significant upside but with a floor that can crater when the short game goes sideways.
Strokes Gained Profile
Viktor Hovland's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| FedEx St. Jude Championship | 1st |
| Tour Championship | 1st |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T25 |
| Memorial Tournament | T18 |
| WM Phoenix Open | T12 |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Viktor Hovland's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Viktor Hovland's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Viktor Hovland
Hovland's short game weakness makes him a volatile DFS play. He's better suited for GPPs than cash games in most weeks.
Avoid Hovland at courses with penalizing greenside complexes — Pinehurst No. 2 and similar courses amplify his weakness.
He excels at courses where approach play and driving matter more than short game, such as Augusta National and TPC Sawgrass.
Monitor Hovland's recent short game stats week-to-week. When his chipping numbers improve temporarily, his ceiling is enormous.
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