Despite completely missing the 72nd hole with a ball in the water and a final bogey, Viktor Hovland managed to defend his title at the Tiger Woods-sponsored Hero World Challenge, beating Scottie Scheffler by two shots…the situation.
Victor Hovland For the first time in the history of the Foundation-sponsored tournament, born in 2000, he achieved the success of defending his title in the Hero World Challenge. Tiger Woods. The 25-year-old Norwegian took the lead from day one and never let go. But the 72nd hole sparked tension with a ball in the water from Hovland, who opened the door. Scottie Schefflerco-opponent in the last game.
Two strokes ahead, a water goal in 18.
Viktor Hovland keeps things interesting. pic.twitter.com/mVgjYqPUPn
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 4, 2022
Six-yard hit to secure the title
The American unfortunately missed the green of this tough par 4, while the Norwegian managed to hit a six-metre shot for the championship’s bogey. This is Scandinavia’s first victory of the year on the PGA Tour, after coronation on the DP World Tour in Dubai in January 2022. This title doesn’t count for the FedEx Cup, but this official PGA Tour event remains an important title. “After the first leg, I was leading by five strokes.he remembered. But on the way back, I didn’t play very well. In the end it was enough. We were only twenty this week, but they are the world’s top twenty, so it’s still a great victory. In general, I play well at the end of the year and at the beginning of the year. Now I will try to play well all year long!»
CLUTCH.
Viktor Hovland has a long sunk to win the Hero World Challenge 🔥 pic.twitter.com/UM2ZeFfI0I
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 4, 2022
Scheffler applies pressure… and in turn cracks
The Texas native, by adopting Scottie Scheffler, had the opportunity to reclaim the world’s number one spot in case of victory. He loses two points to Masters title holder Hovland, giving his place at world number one to Hovland. Rory McIlroy to finish the year. Starting with a chip-in for the eagle at 6, his double bogey at 9 seemed to stand in the way of the championship. As a champion, he chained three birds from 14 to 16 to put pressure on Hovland. Everything was fine since the Norwegian put his ball in the water on the 18th, but Scheffler’s arm was shaking as he attacked the 72nd green of the week…
Scottie! 🗣
He equalizes the lead at number 6 with an eagle hole. pic.twitter.com/fBV5CA5HKN
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 4, 2022
Justin Thomas teases the Woods family
Rookie of the Year Cameron Young just ahead of the podium Xander Schauele and Justin Thomas. The second completely missed his first leg (+3 after ten holes) and before finishing with five birdie on his last eight holes, Tiger Woods. and his son Charlie!
A dart from the T-shirt. Tee with a dart.@JustinThomas34 Pinning Charlie Woods 😂 pic.twitter.com/8e69PEvCmx
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 4, 2022
The summary of the 4th round is in the video
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