At the Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, Viktor Hovland of Norway won on the opening hole of a play-off to secure his fourth PGA Tour victory.
At Jack Nicklaus’ Muirfield Village course, Hovland, 25, shot a two-under 70 to finish on seven under par and surpass clubhouse leader Scottie Scheffler. Denny McCarthy concluded the day with a 70 and missed a par putt on the 72nd hole that would have given him his first PGA victory.
Hovland then saved par on the first extra hole to deny the American, 30.
A poor drive by McCarthy led to another bogey and Viktor Hovland converted from seven feet to celebrate his first win since November 2021 after a series of recent near-misses.
“It’s a little bit surreal,” said Hovland, who was one shot off the lead overnight, along with McCarthy.
“Playing Jack’s course and tournament and winning it, and for him to be able to see it is pretty awesome. He just shook my hand and gave me a couple words of encouragement.
“It feels even better after a few close calls the last few months.”
Rory McIlroy began the day with a share of the lead with David Lipsky and Kim Si-woo.
But a closing three-over 75 from the Northern Irishman left him four shots off the play-off.
