Viktor Hovland typically keeps his tone neutral and his comments brief when asked about the state of professional golf and the PGA Tour. But that all changed in December when the Norwegian went on the record to dispel rumors of his departure to LIV Golf and criticize PGA Tour management. At a press conference ahead of the Players Championship, he once again took a firm stance on the matter.
In the wake of Xander Schauffele’s criticism of PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, Hovland was asked where his confidence levels stand with the Tour’s current leadership. While the No. 4-ranked player in the world admitted that he simply “plays golf for a living” and doesn’t have all the answers, he stated that he nonetheless believes Monahan has made some significant misjudgments. Hovland is particularly upset that the commissioner hasn’t owned up to them.
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