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Hovland's Revival: 61 Puts Him in Travelers Hunt
27 Jun
Summary
- Viktor Hovland shot a nine-under 61 at the Travelers Championship.
- He is only two shots behind leader Scottie Scheffler.
- Hovland felt his golf swing stabilized and putter cooperated.
Viktor Hovland's 2026 golf season has seen struggles, including missed cuts at the PGA Championship and the U.S. Open. However, his performance at the Travelers Championship this weekend shows signs of a turnaround. Hovland carded a nine-under 61 on Friday, positioning him just two strokes behind the leader, Scottie Scheffler.
"It was awesome stuff today," Hovland shared, noting that his golf swing had felt uncomfortable recently. He felt his game stabilized significantly, enabling him to hit fairways and greens effectively, with his putting also improving. This strong showing places him firmly in contention for the PGA Tour's final signature event of the season.
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