Viktor Hovland's back nine at Olympia Fields Cuntry Club on Sunday was absolutely incredible.
OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL - AUGUST 20: PGA golfer Viktor Hovland plays his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the final round of the BMW Championship Fed Ex Cup Playoffs on August 20th, 2023, at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Illinois. Viktor Hovland’s back nine at Olympia Fields Cuntry Club on Sunday was absolutely incredible.
Hovland, who was four shots back when he made the turn, erupted down the stretch. He made seven birdies on the back side and overtook Scottie Scheffler with a clutch birdie at the last to win the BMW Championship. Hovland posted a course-record 61 in his final round, thanks to a 28 on the back nine, and made 10 birdies on the day. The win marked the fifth of his career and his second this season. It jumped him to No. 2 in the FedExCup standings headed into the Tour Championship next week at East Lake, too.
"I don't think I have to think too long," Hovland said on CBS."It definitely has to be the best round I've ever played given the circumstances ... It's pretty special."
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