Norway’s Viktor Hovland held off challenger Scottie Scheffler with a final-round, 3–under–par 69 to win the Hero World Challenge in New Providence, Bahamas, Sunday.
It was the second straight win for Hovland at the Hero World Challenge, making him the second player to defend his title at the event (Tiger Woods, 2006–07).
“Over 72 holes you’re not going to hit great shots all the time, I hit plenty of terrible shots today, but it’s making those key putts and kind of keeping yourself in it,” Hovland said. “That’s been the reason why I’ve been able to be in contention without really hitting it all that well this year.”…