Viktor Hovland added another memorable chapter to his PGA Tour career by capturing the 2026 Travelers Championship in dramatic fashion.
After finishing regulation tied with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at 21-under par, Hovland returned Monday morning following a rain delay to win the sudden-death playoff with a clutch birdie on the 18th hole. The victory marked the eighth PGA Tour title of Hovland’s career and continued his rise as one of golf’s premier players.
From his move to Palm Beach, Florida, to his impressive career earnings and growing list of victories around the world, Hovland has established himself as one of the sport’s most consistent and accomplished competitors despite still seeking his first major championship.
Viktor Hovland win at Travelers Championship
Hovland and Scheffler finished regulation tied at 21-under 259 after a tense, rain-delayed final round on the green. Scheffler forced the playoff by making an 8½-foot par putt on the 72nd hole. The sudden-death playoff was moved to June 29 due to the delay. Then on the par-4 18th, both players found the fairway with a yard or 2 apart. Hovland birdied just inside 7 feet, while Scheffler barely missed the birdie with half the distance allowing for the final victory to be Hovland’s.
Viktor Hovland: Palm Beach resident
Viktor Hovland is currently a resident of Palm Beach, Florida. He moved from Stillwater, Oklahoma to Palm Beach in 2024. Beyond the weather for practicing, Hovland also enjoys that it is closer to an international airport, where he was catch one-way flights home to Norway.
Viktor Hovland PGA Tour money earnings
Over the seven years, Hovland has earned $69,089,632 for the official PGA Tour earnings. He has also earned over $7 million in major earnings as well.
Viktor Hovland PGA Tour wins
Hovland turned professional just seven years ago in 2019. Making his debut at the Travelers Championship that year. Before he went pro, he began playing golf at 11, won the Norwegian Amateur Championship in 2014, and played golf at Oklahoma State University.
Hovland has have eight PGA Tour victories from 2020 until now.
Hovland has also had many accomplishments in Europe and the Bahamas.
Hovland hasn’t won a major championship yet but has had some great finishes.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Viktor Hovland wins Travelers, what to know about Palm Beach resident
Reporting by Samantha Guillotte, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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