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Viktor Hovland news
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The gist
Viktor Hovland shot 66 Friday to share the Tour Championship lead at 10 under. He is halfway to repeating his 2023 FedExCup title.
Background
The Tour Championship is the PGA Tour's season-ending event at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Hovland won both the Tour Championship and the FedExCup in 2023, and is now in position to do it again. He opened with a 64, making 141 feet, 3 inches of putts, the most in the field.
How it unfolded
- Thu, Aug 27, 2026Hovland opened with a 6-under 64, holing 141 feet, 3 inches of putts, the most among the 29-man field.
- Fri, Aug 28, 2026Hovland shot a 4-under 66 to reach 10 under, tying Ryan Gerard for the lead after 36 holes.
- Sat, Aug 29, 2026Hovland is tied for the lead heading into the weekend, with two rounds remaining.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Hovland controls his own destiny entering the weekend, and is 36 holes away from a second FedExCup.
- Player
- Hovland expressed frustration with his swing despite leading, saying it 'pisses me off more' that he's lost but in the lead.