Viktor Hovland gives reporter 'remarkable' answer to 'proper question'
Viktor Hovland drew praise from golf fans on social media after the PGA Tour star was asked about his unique approach to the game.
Viktor Hovland has offered a fascinating insight into his approach to the game.
The PGA Tour star is currently experiencing a dip in form.
His golf was on another level in 2023 and he reached new heights.
Hovland picked up victories at the Memorial, BMW Championship and Tour Championship before starring in Europe's Ryder Cup victory on home soil.
But he has been winless since.
He split from his coach, Joe Mayo, before going back to the instructor before the 2024 PGA Championship.
Hovland confirmed the pair have now parted ways again.
The Norwegian was asked before the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am if he ever foresees a scenario where he sticks with a coach or an idea for an extended period of time.
"I don't think you should stick to an idea like forever," he said.
"I think just the idea of sticking to something in perpetuity is not a good way of reasoning.
"That doesn't -- like that doesn't show that you have growth or you're constantly trying to improve, which everyone out here is trying to do.
"Everyone out here is trying to improve.
"But I might have -- you know, I'm very curious by nature and I like to look under every single stone.
"I don't think if I didn't do that I wouldn't be here today because I just -- I was never the most talented, I was never the best in my age group growing up.
"I always had to improve every single year to get to where I'm at today.
"So I don't think that is the problem in itself, it's just I made a few poor decisions along the way and I've kind of learnt that lesson now."
Watch Hovland's answer here:
Fascinating Q&A here
— Jamie Kennedy (@jamierkennedy) January 30, 2025
This is what happens when you pair a good question and an open, honest answer.
(Tip of the cap to Viktor and @Daniel_Rapaport) pic.twitter.com/30TvzHQaeG
He added: "So [from now on] I'll probably be a little bit more reluctant to make changes unless I really have good data to support that change.
"Now I have a better understanding of what I used to do that made me great."
Hovland said he think it's irrational to make a change just for the sake of it.
"I'm not that vain," he added. "There's always a reason behind what I'm doing.
"It might not always pan out, but I'm not messing around just to mess around."
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