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NBC Sports
24-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Putter helped Hovland claim Valspar over Thomas
Watch the pivotal shots in the battle between Viktor Hovland and Justin Thomas at the Valspar Championship, which the former claimed for his first PGA Tour win since the 2023 Tour Championship.
Dubai Eye
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
Hovland rallies past Thomas to win Valspar Championship
Viktor Hovland finally found a solid rhythm for the first time in a month, and it paid off at the Valspar Championship. Hovland notched birdies on three of his final five holes to shoot 4-under-par 67 and win the tournament Sunday at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. Hovland, who missed the cut in his previous three tournaments, finished at 11-under 273 for a one-stroke victory over Justin Thomas. "It's still the same swing," Hovland said. "I hit a lot of disgusting shots, but they happened to go where I look ... Somehow this week I was able to hit the good shots that I can a lot more often than I have been in recent weeks." Hovland, 27, now has seven career victories. This is his first title since the 2023 Tour Championship, which capped a string of three victories in a three-month stretch. Still, he wasn't full of confidence when the tournament began. "I honestly didn't believe I could do it this week," Hovland said. Even with some hiccups along the way, there was an uptick of incentive as he reached the back nine on Sunday in the mix on a crowded leaderboard. Hovland had been three strokes off the pace on the back side before he heated up and Thomas fell off. Thomas had his second consecutive sterling round, but his 66 was marred by bogeys on Nos. 16 and 18. Those followed a five-hole stretch with four birdies. Jacob Bridgeman, who led at the tournament's midway mark, posted 69 and was third at 9 under. Bud Cauley (66), Billy Horschel (67) and Japan's Ryo Hisatsune (68) tied for fourth place at 8 under. Davis Riley (69) was seventh at 7 under. Hovland got things rolling late with a 13-foot birdie putt on No. 14 before birdies on two of the next three holes. His bogey on the final hole wasn't a problem because Thomas had already finished his round. It marked the second 67 of the tournament for Hovland, who also posted that number in Friday's second round. Thomas wasn't discouraged despite missing an opportunity for another victory. "It sucks not winning when you're that close and have a great chance," Thomas said, "but I just hopefully put myself in the same position in two weeks at Augusta and finish it off better."
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Birdie blitz fires Hovland to victory in Valspar champs
Norway's Viktor Hovland has fired birdies on three of his final five holes to shoot a fourth round 67 and win the Valspar Championship. Hovland, who missed the cut in his previous three tournaments, finished at 11-under 273 for a one-stroke victory over Justin Thomas on Sunday at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course in Florida. The 27-year-old now has seven career victories. But this is his first title since the 2023 Tour Championship, which capped a string of three victories in a three-month stretch. He had come to Palm Harbor frustrated with his shot making and thinking he had no chance of winning. "I honestly did not believe I could do it this week," he said. "I hit a lot of disgusting shots, but they happened to go where I looked. "Somehow I was able to hit the good shots I can a lot more often." Hovland had been three strokes off the pace on the back side before he heated up. Win No. 7 for Hovland 🏆Viktor is back in the winner's circle @ValsparChamp. — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) March 23, 2025 Thomas had his second consecutive sterling round, but his 66 was marred by bogeys at 16 and 18. Those followed a five-hole stretch with four birdies. "I've had plenty of chances this season, but nothing quite like that," he said. "I felt so good out there, so excited for every shot. "Hell, there's not much I can do. He birdied 16 and 17. I obviously made it a lot easier. It's really hard — but really fun — trying to win golf tournaments." Jacob Bridgeman, who led at the tournament's midway mark, posted 69 and was third at nine under. Bud Cauley (66), Billy Horschel (67) and Japan's Ryo Hisatsune (68) tied for fourth place at eight under. Davis Riley (69) was seventh at seven under. Hovland got things rolling late with a 13-foot birdie putt at 14 before birdies on two of the next three holes. His bogey on the final hole wasn't a problem because Thomas had already finished his round. It marked the second 67 of the tournament for Hovland, who also posted that number in Friday's second round.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Valspar Championship prize money payouts for all the PGA Tour golfers at Innisbrook
Valspar Championship prize money payouts for all the PGA Tour golfers at Innisbrook The total purse at the 2025 Valspar Championship $8,700,000 with $1,566,000 going to the tournament winner. With his victory at the Valspar Championship on Sunday, Viktor Hovland ended a winless skid dating to the 2023 Tour Championship on the PGA Tour. To the victor — pun intended — go the spoils and Hovland banked $1,566,000 of the $8.7 million purse. The winner's check for the 27-year-old Norwegian catapults him into the top 40 on the Tour career money list with more than $33 million in earnings. Despite bogeys on two of the three final holes, Justin Thomas finished second. He recently crossed the $60-million mark and entered the week in the top 10 in career earnings. He's within a million dollars of his good friend Jordan Spieth and catching up to Justin Rose, who is No. 7 either $66 million, for top-earning Justin. Here's a look at the rest of the money earned by the 71 players who made the cut at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course. Payouts for PGA Tour golfers at 2025 Valspar Championship
