x
Skip to main content
Golf Logo
InsideGolf Join Now  / Log In
Viktor Hovland’s quest for a three-peat in Mexico is off to a solid start
SHARE
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share by Email
Golf Logo
  • News
    • Latest
      • News
      • Features
      • Shows
      • PGA Tour Schedule
    • Series
      • Tour Confidential
      • Monday Finish
      • Hot Mic
      • Rogers Report
    • Shows
      • The Scoop
      • Subpar
      • Seen & Heard
  • Instruction
    • Game Improvement
      • Driving
      • Approach Shots
      • Bunker Shots
      • Short Game
      • Putting
      • Rules
      • Fitness
    • Series
      • Top 100 Teachers
      • Rules Guy
      • The Etiquetteist
    • Shows
      • Warming Up
      • Play Smart
      • Short Game Chef
      • Pros Teaching Joes
  • Gear
    • Clubs
      • Drivers
      • Irons
      • Hybrids
      • Fairway Woods
      • Wedges
      • Putters
    • Other Gear
      • Balls
      • Shoes
      • Apparel
      • Golf Accessories
    • Series
      • ClubTest
      • Winner’s Bag
    • Shows
      • Fully Equipped
  • Travel & Lifestyle
    • Travel
      • Course Finder
      • Courses
      • Resorts
    • Lifestyle
      • Accessories
      • Celebrities
      • Food
      • Style
      • Betting Advice
    • Shows
      • Super Secrets
      • Destination Golf
  • Shop
    • Shop
      • Clubs
      • Shafts
      • Training Aids
      • Balls
      • Bags
      • Technology
      • Apparel
      • Accessories
      • Our Picks
      • Shop All
    • Collections
      • The GOLF Collection
      • The Birdie Juice Collection
      • The Fully Equipped Collection
      • Shop All
  • Newsletters
    • Sign Up for GOLF’s Newsletters
      • Hot Mic
      • Monday Finish
      • Play Smart
      • Our Picks
      • Top Stories
      • Sign Up for All
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Features
    • Shows
    • PGA Tour Schedule
  • Instruction
    • All Instruction
    • Driving
    • Approach Shots
    • Bunker Shots
    • Short Game
    • Putting
    • Rules
    • Fitness
  • Gear
    • All Gear
    • Drivers
    • Irons
    • Hybrids
    • Fairway Woods
    • Wedges
    • Putters
    • Balls
    • Shoes
    • Apparel
    • Golf Accessories
  • Travel & Lifestyle
    • All Travel
    • All Lifestyle
    • Course Finder
    • Courses
    • Resorts
    • Accessories
    • Celebrities
    • Food
    • Style
    • Betting Advice
  • Series
    • Tour Confidential
    • Monday Finish
    • Hot Mic
    • Rogers Report
    • Rules Guy
    • The Etiquetteist
    • ClubTest
    • Winner’s Bag
  • Shows
    • The Scoop
    • Subpar
    • Seen & Heard
    • Warming Up
    • Play Smart
    • Short Game Chef
    • Pros Teaching Joes
    • Fully Equipped
    • Super Secrets
    • Destination Golf
  • Shop
    • Clubs
    • Shafts
    • Training Aids
    • Balls
    • Bags
    • Technology
    • Apparel
    • Accessories
    • The GOLF Collection
    • The Birdie Juice Collection
    • The Fully Equipped Collection
  • Newsletters
    • Hot Mic
    • Monday Finish
    • Play Smart
    • Top Stories
    • Our Picks
    • Sign Up for All
InsideGolf Join Now  / Log In
InsideGolf

Over $140 of value - Just $39.99

InsideGOLF
News

Viktor Hovland’s quest for a three-peat in Mexico is off to a solid start

By: Jessica Marksbury
  • Follow on Twitter
  • Follow on Instagram
November 3, 2022
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share by Email
Viktor Hovland

Viktor Hovland is off to a good start in Mexico.

Getty Images

At this week’s World Wide Technology Championship, Viktor Hovland has a chance to achieve one of golf’s rarest feats: winning the same tournament three years in a row.

It’s unlikely enough for a player to successfully defend a title each year, so the idea of a player winning three straight times is nearly unheard of.

Incredibly, three players have managed to do it over the course of the PGA Tour’s history: Tiger Woods, Stuart Appleby and Steve Stricker. Woods, of course, has the distinction of a whopping four different three-peats, and even has two more four-peats on his resume.

But Stricker is the most recent player to do it, winning the John Deere Classic in 2009, 2010 and 2011.

News
Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas
Report: Tiger Woods, McIlroy, Spieth, Thomas to star in next edition of ‘The Match’
By: Josh Berhow

Now, Hovland is hoping to become the first player in a decade and only the fourth ever to three-peat — and he’s off to a good start.

On Thursday, Hovland fired an opening round of six-under 65 that featured six birdies, two bogeys and an eagle at the El Camaleon Golf Course at Mayakoba. He trails tournament leader Will Gordon by three shots.

“It was an interesting day,” Hovland said after his round. “I started on the back nine and made a nice birdie on 11, made a really nice up-and-down on 12. Hit in the middle of the fairway on 13 and thought I was going to add another birdie on the card, but hit a terrible shot in the water and made a bogey.

“The back nine was kind of, I hit a lot of good shots, made a birdie and then we just kind of would give it back right away,” he continued. “So the back nine was a little bit frustrating, but yeah, the front really put me back in the tournament, so that was a lot of fun.”

At six under par out of the starting gate, Hovland is also off to an even hotter start than he’s posted in years past.

“I think the last two years I’ve started 4 and 5 under, so even improved on that,” he said.

Even if it doesn’t work out for Hovland this week, golf fans will have a chance to watch four more players try for three-peat glory in the coming year, starting with Sam Burns at the Valspar Championship, then K.H. Lee at the AT&T Byron Nelson, Rory McIlroy at the RBC Canadian Open and Patrick Cantlay at the BMW Championship.

Hovland will start his second round alongside Scottie Scheffler and Keith Mitchell at 1:30 p.m. ET. on Friday.

Latest In News

8 hours ago

At Truist Championship, fitting champion faces 2 final-round obstacles

8 hours ago

Philly Cricket Club has been 3 courses in 1 at the Truist Championship

9 hours ago

2025 Truist Championship Sunday tee times: Round 4 pairings

18 hours ago

Tiger Woods makes surprise White House visit ahead of PGA Championship

Golf.com Editor

As a four-year member of Columbia’s inaugural class of female varsity golfers, Jessica can out-birdie everyone on the masthead. She can out-hustle them in the office, too, where she’s primarily responsible for producing both print and online features, and overseeing major special projects, such as GOLF’s inaugural Style Is­sue, which debuted in February 2018. Her origi­nal interview series, “A Round With,” debuted in November of 2015, and appeared in both in the magazine and in video form on GOLF.com.

  • Author Twitter Account
  • Author Instagram Account

Related Articles

News
Shane Lowry hits a tee shot at Philadelphia Cricket Club.

Philly Cricket Club has been 3 courses in 1 at the Truist Championship

By: Jack Hirsh
News
A photo of a 2025 Truist Championship during the first round.

2025 Truist Championship Sunday tee times: Round 4 pairings

By: Kevin Cunningham
Lifestyle
PGA Tour pro Harry Higgs watches shot.

'Very rare': Pro describes 'wild' green feature at PGA Tour event in Myrtle Beach

By: Josh Sens
News
sahith theegala his mother, both a kid and as a tour winner

At the core of Sahith Theegala's success: the support of his mother

By: Candace Echols
News
2025 Truist Championship flag is seen during the first round.

2025 Truist Championship Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3

By: Kevin Cunningham
News
PGA Tour pro Keith Mitchell hits a tee shot on the third hole during the 2025 Truist Championship.

2025 Truist Championship Saturday tee times: Round 3 pairings

By: Kevin Cunningham
News
Rory McIlroy watches a shot during the second round of the 2025 Truist Championship

Rory McIlroy sees 1 truth in tough conditions at Golden Age Philly Cricket Club

By: Josh Schrock
News
Fans braving rainy second round at truist championship

In Philadelphia, a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day for golf-watching

By: Michael Bamberger
News
rory mcilroy signs autographs at the truist championship

Rory McIlroy's post-Masters question leaves golf world in curious spot

By: James Colgan
Sign up for GOLF's Newsletters
Get the latest news, the hottest instruction tips, new product releases, golf media insider reports and more delivered directly to your inbox. Choose your favorites now.
Sign Up
Categories
  • News
  • Instruction
  • Gear
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
Services
  • Masthead
  • GOLF Media Kit
  • GOLF Magazine Customer Service
  • TERMS OF SERVICE
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Opt-out of Ads/Sharing
  • Your Privacy Choices
Social
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • youtube
Membership
InsideGOLF Logo
More than $140 Value for JUST $39.99

INCLUDES 12 SRIXON Z-STAR XV GOLF BALLS, 1 YR OF GOLF MAGAZINE, $20 FAIRWAY JOCKEY CREDIT - AND MUCH MORE!

LEARN MORE

© 2025 EB Golf Media LLC. An 8AM Golf Affiliated Brand. All Rights Reserved. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy a linked product, GOLF.COM may earn a fee. Pricing may vary.

Go to mobile version