Viktor Hovland makes statement on Chris Gotterup’s game after playing with him at the RBC Heritage

Hovland responded when asked about the challenge presented by the course at Harbour Town Golf Links.

“It definitely makes you uncomfortable off the tee,“ Hovland said.

*“*I think you’ll probably see a lot of guys go to kind of a safety shot out here. I played with Chris Gotterup today, and he obviously went to Oklahoma and likes that low ball.

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*“*He hits a lot of those low balls out here just to kind of keep it down so it doesn’t get affected by the wind but also keeps it kind of in the middle of the trees.

“But that’s only if you’re able to put it in the fairway. You’ve still got to hit it into really small and narrow greens, and in certain positions when you miss it, you can have a very tricky up-and-down. It’s just a great golf course. It tests every part of your game.“

Viktor Hovland comments on the turning point in his season

Hovland was really happy with his ball-striking on day one of the RBC Heritage.

He was asked by reporters to pinpoint exactly when he thinks things started to change for him.

“It wasn’t today,“ Hovland admitted.

*“*But I’d say a couple weeks ago, like leading up to the Masters. I saw a lot of good stuff. I wouldn’t say it was exactly where I want it to yet, but just seeing progress and less and less of those big misses that I’ve been struggling with.

“It’s kind of just been a slow and steady progress since then.“

If Thursday’s round at the RBC Heritage is anything to go by, Viktor Hovland may well be well and truly back to his very best.

And judging by his comments, he may have learned a thing or two from Chris Gotterup along the way.