SLYNC.IO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC

January 27, 2022

Viktor Hovland

Emirates Golf Club

Quick Quotes

Q. Out in level par, back in 4-under. Give us your verdict on your play today?

VIKTOR HOVLAND: Yeah, the front nine was kind of a patient test and obviously got off to a great start on the back nine and was able to hit some shots and role in some putts.

It was a good day but I wish I could have taken advantage of some of the easier holes a little bit better.

Q. You had a tremendous year last year, winning for the first time on The European Tour and a couple times over in America. What was the biggest lesson that you think you learnt last year?

VIKTOR HOVLAND: I think one thing is not putting as much pressure on myself earlier in the week. Like I don't have to play perfect to shoot a good score. Just kind of believing in my abilities and just not getting as stressed out there on the golf course.

Q. You're just 2 1/2 years into your professional careers, and yet you're up to fifth in the world. How cool is it to know there are only four men on this planet that are better at this game than you?

VIKTOR HOVLAND: Yeah, that's pretty wild. Doesn't feel like that when I'm out on the golf course. Just trying to compete against the golf course and myself. That is a pretty cool thing to say.

Q. How big an ambition to get to No. 1?

VIKTOR HOVLAND: Of course I'd love to but I'm going to have fun with this game regardless if it happens or not. It's more about playing well and trying to lift some trophies, and if it comes, it comes, and if not, I'm sure I'll be happy regardless.