Viktor Hovland,  After an impressive second-round 68, came super close to claiming his first major title at the US Open, but was tied for second place. Nevertheless, there are many people hoping he can clinch another milestone in his already storied but young career. Those faces will be his loving family, that has constantly supported him. Let’s take a look at his support system.

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Who is Viktor Hovland’s father?

Hovland’s father, Harald Hovland, was an engineer by profession and had routinely traveled to the United States for work.  “My mom and dad are pretty happy people. … Norway, is a pretty happy country“,  Hovland stated back in 2022. Harald Hovland took up golf as a means to spend some time away from his hectic work schedule. During one such trip to the United States, Harald brought back golf clubs he bought from St. Louis for his young son. Viktor Hovland was 11 then, and that was his proper introduction to the game.

The seven-time PGA Tour winner never turned back after that occasion, practicing at a nearby indoor driving range incessantly. The growth of Hovland into the golfer he is today is largely due to the presence of two supportive parents.

Who is Viktor Hovland’s Mother?

Galina Hovland is also heavily involved in her son’s golfing career, though there isn’t much public information regarding her career; she routinely travels with him to several of his games. In fact, during one such occasion, she was involved in some impactful decisions as well.

During the PLAYERS Championship in 2021, Hovland inadvertently broke Rule 14.7 while playing at the 15th hole. The Norwegian moved his ball marker one putter head to avoid fellow golfer Justin Thomas’s line. Hovland replaced his ball marker in the wrong place after, leading to the infraction.  The rule states that, “The score with the ball played from a wrong place counts, and the player gets the general penalty under Rule 14.7 (which means that two penalty strokes are added to the score with that ball).”

This was first pointed out to him by his mother, and Hovland duly self-reported the mistake, which eventually led him to lose two crucial strokes. The right way to play, courtesy of his mother! The Norwegian golfer did end up missing the cut at the TPC Sawgrass by two strokes. How unfortunate! But the showing of true sportsmanship proved to be the right move, as Hovland went on to win five more times on the PGA Tour after that incident.

What is Viktor Hovland’s Parents’ Ethnicity And Nationality?

There isn’t much information available on Viktor or their parents’ ethnicity, but both of Viktor Hovland’s parents, Harald and Galina Hovland, are Norwegian nationals. Viktor was born and raised in Oslo, Norway, and is a citizen of Norway as well.

As Viktor chases his maiden major title, one thing remains certain: the support system of his parents. Harald’s initial introduction to the game and his mother’s unwavering presence are the cornerstones of his skills and the confidence he gets while playing on the field,  proving that the foundation of family is as crucial as any shot in golf.