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Scottie Scheffler reportedly warmed up on the range using only the irons and drivers he expected to use on 18 ahead of the Travelers playoff against Viktor Hovland, a detail shared by Kevin Kisner on the Fore Play Podcast. He missed a three-foot birdie to extend the playoff after rain delayed play and the playoff ended quickly on Monday with Hovland securing his eighth PGA Tour title.
Viktor Hovland defeated Scottie Scheffler in a brief Monday playoff at the Travelers Championship after Scheffler lip-out a 5-foot birdie attempt; the result gave Hovland the win while Scheffler, coming off a string of top finishes including a near-miss at Shinnecock, added another runner-up this season as he seeks his next TOUR victory and maintains elite form in tee-to-green play.
Viktor Hovland defeated world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a sudden-death playoff at TPC River Highlands to win the Travelers Championship, his eighth PGA Tour title and first since March 2025. After a rain-delayed final round, Hovland rallied with three straight birdies around Nos. 13–15 to pull even with Scheffler, who had led late before the 72nd hole forced a Monday finish. In the playoff, Hovland rolled in a 25-foot birdie on the first extra hole while Scheffler missed from 8½ feet, sealing the victory for the Norwegian.
Scottie Scheffler appeared irritated by Viktor Hovland’s slow pace during the Travelers Championship final round, moving to the next tee while Hovland was still putting. Analysts debated pace of play and whether Hovland’s methods (including AimPoint) slowed the round, though Hovland had a rough start that opened the door for Scheffler.
Viktor Hovland shot a 64 to grab a one‑stroke lead over Scottie Scheffler at the Travelers Championship after seven birdies and one bogey on TPC River Highlands; Scheffler led with a 60 on Friday but a 67 on Saturday left Hovland in front as they head into Sunday’s final round, with the two in the last group and the chasing pack still capable of low scores on a receptive course.
Viktor Hovland says he’s excited to chase world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in the Travelers Championship weekend after a 65-61 run left him two strokes behind Scheffler; with Scheffler in strong form, Hovland must bring his best golf and start aggressively to capitalize if Scheffler slips.
Scottie Scheffler fired a 10-under 60 to move to 16-under and take a two‑shot lead at the Travelers Championship, with Viktor Hovland a distant runner-up at 14 under after a bogey-free 61. Akshay Bhatia and Eric Cole sit 12-under in a tie for third after bogey-free 62 and 65, while Matt Fitzpatrick sits four back at 10 under after a 66; Scheffler missed a potential 59 with a long eagle attempt on 18, but is set for a strong weekend run.
Norway's Viktor Hovland publicly revealed his relationship with Tuva Dahl Jensen, a 27-year-old Norwegian schoolteacher who served as his caddie at Augusta's Par 3 Contest ahead of the Masters, where the pair shared a kiss on the ninth green; Jensen teaches in Moss and is the daughter of revue star Atle Jensen.
A betting-focused preview of the 2026 Valspar Championship at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course, led by Viktor Hovland as the main outright pick with a mix of longshots, first-round leader bets, full-tournament matchups, props, and a One And Done choice, plus assorted top-20 and top-40 finish wagers.
Round 3 at the WM Phoenix Open is tightening up with Maverick McNealy catching fire to join Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Hisatsune at 12 under; Si Woo Kim also bursts into the mix at 11 under after a red-hot start, while Viktor Hovland shoots 65 to sit near the top at 9 under. Michael Thorbjornsen posts 65 to reach 11 under in the clubhouse, and Matt Fitzpatrick slips with a double bogey at the 16th to fall to 11 under as the leaderboard remains packed heading into Sunday, with Scottie Scheffler making a late charge further back.
Dave Portnoy and others criticized the Ryder Cup's rule allowing half a point for a player injury, after Viktor Hovland's withdrawal due to injury contributed to Europe's win, prompting calls for rule changes and reflections on the tournament's outcome.
Keegan Bradley advocates for changing the Ryder Cup envelope rule after Viktor Hovland's injury led to his withdrawal, impacting the outcome of the tournament, which was narrowly won by Europe. The rule, which allows captains to designate a player to sit out in case of injury, is criticized for potentially affecting the competition's fairness.
After Europe's narrow victory in the Ryder Cup, U.S. captain Keegan Bradley called for a rule change regarding the Envelope Rule, which allowed Europe to replace injured Viktor Hovland with a half-point, a situation Bradley believes should be reconsidered for future competitions.
Viktor Hovland withdrew from his Ryder Cup singles match due to a neck injury, impacting the European team's chances as they lead 12-5 going into the final day.
Viktor Hovland withdrew from his Ryder Cup singles match due to a neck injury, resulting in a tie for that match, and the European team moved closer to retaining the Ryder Cup with a score of 12-5 against the U.S.