Viktor Hovland captures BMW Championship, shoots final-round 61

Viktor Hovland captured the BMW Championship on Sunday, the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Here’s what you need to know: Hovland shot a 9-under-par 61, which included seven birdies on the back nine, in the final round. His round is the lowest-ever at Olympia Fields for a major or PGA Tour event. The 25-year-old fended off major champions Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick, who both finished T-2 at 15 under par. Scheffler and Fitzpatrick each shot 66. With the win, Hovland has five PGA Tour titles. It’s his second victory in 2023, his first coming at the Memorial...

Viktor Hovland captures BMW Championship, shoots final-round 61
Viktor Hovland captured the BMW Championship on Sunday, the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Here’s what you need to know: Hovland shot a 9-under-par 61, which included seven birdies on the back nine, in the final round. His round is the lowest-ever at Olympia Fields for a major or PGA Tour event. The 25-year-old fended off major champions Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick, who both finished T-2 at 15 under par. Scheffler and Fitzpatrick each shot 66. With the win, Hovland has five PGA Tour titles. It’s his second victory in 2023, his first coming at the Memorial...