Okay, so I was watching some golf highlights the other day, and Viktor Hovland pops up. Great player, right? And I got to thinking, “Wait, where is this guy actually from?” His name sounds kinda Nordic, maybe Swedish or something?
So, I did what anyone does, I guess. Hopped online for a quick look. My first hit just said “Norway”. Alright, cool, so Norwegian. That fits the name.
Digging a Little Deeper
But then I got a bit curious, you know? Sometimes you just want the backstory. I clicked around a bit more, reading snippets here and there. Found something pretty interesting about his dad, Harald.
Turns out, his father actually lived in the United States for a time! He was working as an engineer over in St. Louis. Can you believe it? St. Louis!
How Golf Came Into Play
And this is the kicker – his dad picked up golf while he was stateside. So when he moved back to Norway, he brought golf clubs with him. That’s how it started.
- Dad brings clubs back from the US.
- Teaches Viktor how to play.
- Viktor was about 11 years old then.
Reading this, it made sense. Norway isn’t exactly known for year-round golf weather. I found a mention that Viktor spent a ton of time practicing indoors, like at an indoor driving range, especially during the long winters. Gotta admire the dedication.
The Final Piece
So, after piecing together the dad story and the golf beginnings, I finally landed on the specific place. He was born and raised right there in Oslo, the capital. So, yeah. Viktor Hovland is from Oslo, Norway.
It was just a simple question, but I ended up learning a bit about his journey into golf. Pretty neat how things connect sometimes. Just thought I’d share how I tracked that down.
