Viktor Hovland smashes course record for stunning win at the BMW Championship

An Unforgettable Victory: Hovland’s Historic Triumph at BMW Championship

Matt Fitzpatrick had just two words for Viktor Hovland after the sensational finish at Olympia Fields Country Club on Sunday – “Little sh**.” The Englishman was left in awe as his Norwegian counterpart shot a course record to clinch an astonishing victory.

Rise of a Champion

Hovland, with nerves of steel, shot 10 birdies during the final round – including seven across the last nine holes – to card an unprecedented nine-under 61. This remarkable performance allowed him to edge out Fitzpatrick and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by a two-stroke margin, finishing at an impressive 17-under overall.

This wasn’t just any victory for Hovland; it was a triumph that will go down in history. Not only did he secure his fifth PGA Tour win, but he also earned a staggering $3.6 million in prize money.

A Truly Special Round

Hovland has had many outstanding rounds since turning pro four years ago, but this one stands above them all. Reflecting on his incredible achievement, he told  “It has to be number one… But to shoot 61 and shoot 28 on the back nine at this golf course and under the circumstances, I have nothing that beats that.”

The young star from Oklahoma State University continues his meteoric rise in professional golf. With victories at both the Memorial Tournament in June and now the BMW Championship under his belt, along with strong performances across all four majors this season (including a joint runner-up finish at the PGA Championship), Hovland has firmly established himself as one of the game’s biggest stars.

Ryder Cup Dreams and FedEx Cup Standings

Already confirmed for Europe’s Ryder Cup team, Hovland now heads to the season-ending Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta. His outstanding performance at BMW Championship propelled him to second place in the FedEx Cup standings, just behind Scheffler.

Sadly for Scheffler, another strong showing resulted in no silverware once again. Despite six runner-up finishes across his last two seasons on the PGA Tour – a feat matched only by Cameron Young – he has yet to secure another victory since March’s Players Championship win. “I’m just a bit frustrated,” expressed Scheffler, who closed with a four-under 65.

Others Acknowledge Hovland’s Brilliance

Rory McIlroy finished three shots behind Fitzpatrick and Scheffler in fourth place after shooting an impressive 66. Having played alongside Hovland during that historic final round, McIlroy had nothing but praise for his fellow golfer: “I felt like I played very average out there next to Viktor; he played amazing… looking forward to him being on my team for the Ryder Cup.”

In Conclusion

Hovland’s triumph at the BMW Championship will forever be etched in golfing history. With nerves of steel and exceptional skill, he delivered an extraordinary round that left everyone astounded. As we look ahead to future tournaments and Ryder Cup battles, it is clear that Viktor Hovland is destined for greatness in professional golf.