Viktor Hovland and Tiger Woods are set to make their return to the golf course this week at the Genesis Invitational following their recent difficulties. After sitting out the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the fourth-ranked player in the world will be back in action. However, he is not the only notable name making a comeback this week. The legendary golfer will also be joining him as they prepare for the Genesis Invitational.
Hovland had an outstanding performance in 2023, securing three victories throughout the season, including back-to-back wins in the BMW Championship and the Tour Championship, which led to him claiming the FedEx Cup. In addition to his personal achievements, he played a significant role in Team Europe’s success at the 2023 Ryder Cup, making him one of the players to keep an eye on in the 2024 season.
However, the start of the new year has been challenging for Hovland. In his two appearances in the six events so far, he finished tied for 22nd and tied for 54th, raising concerns about his declining form. He will now be aiming to start fresh at the Genesis Open when he tees off with other notable players on Thursday.
On the other hand, Woods will be making his first PGA Tour start in over 10 months. The 82-time PGA Tour winner has accomplished almost everything in golf, except for winning at the Riviera course. This is a goal he hopes to achieve.
It is also worth mentioning that Nick Taylor has earned a spot in the group, and many are excited to see more of him early in the tournament.
In recent months, LIV Golf has once again caught the attention of the golf community, primarily due to the $600 million transfer of a prominent golfer. This move sparked speculation about Viktor Hovland potentially following suit and joining the Saudi-funded tour.
However, Hovland has denied any intentions of switching tours. He took a dig at LIV Golf and criticized the management of the PGA Tour, stating that they haven’t done a good job. He emphasized that the players are an integral part of the tour and should be treated as members, rather than mere labor. Hovland believes that without the players, there would be no PGA Tour.
With LIV Golf now preparing for its third event of the season, the rumors of Hovland leaving have subsided. Fans are now eager to see how he performs in the upcoming events as he looks to bounce back from a slow start.
According to the Source firstsportz.com