STILLWATER — In a few weeks, Viktor Hovland will be the first Norwegian golfer to participate in The Masters, but that’s not an accolade that’s overly important to him.
The sport isn’t as big of a deal in Norway as it is in America, and neither is Augusta’s prestigious tournament. Hovland said the best memory he had of watching the Masters was watching Adam Scott beat Angel Cabrera a playoff in 2013, only six years ago. He said that was the first time he watched extensive coverage of the event. As far as being the first male golfer from his country to participate in the event, Hovland said that’s something that comes with the success he intends on having.