Viktor Hovland had a remarkable day at the Tour Championship on Saturday, shooting a 6-under-par 66 to take a commanding 6-shot lead over the field. The 22-year-old Norwegian has been playing some of the best golf of his career in recent weeks, and his performance at the Tour Championship has put him in prime position to win the FedEx Cup title.
Hovland started the day with a two-shot lead, and he quickly increased it with birdies on the first two holes. He then made three more birdies on the back nine to finish the day at 12-under-par for the tournament. Hovland’s round was highlighted by a chip-in eagle on the par-5 15th hole, which gave him a four-shot lead heading into Sunday’s final round.
Hovland is now in control of his own destiny, as he needs only to finish in the top five on Sunday to win the FedEx Cup title. If he can do that, he will become the first Norwegian to win the prestigious title. He will also join an elite group of players who have won both the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup in the same season, including Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Jordan Spieth.
Hovland’s performance on Saturday was a testament to his skill and determination. He is now just one round away from making history and becoming the first Norwegian to win the FedEx Cup. It will be exciting to see how he fares in Sunday’s final round, and whether he can close out the tournament with a victory.
