"It's making the game a bit more stressful than it should be, Hovland said. It's just frustrating as a golfer when this is my game. I step up and I have an intention of wanting to start the ball a certain height and start it left of the target and curve it, and then the ball starts high and right, complete opposite of what I'm trying to do. That's just frustrating. But I know how to play. So I'm doing the best I can."
"I shot 80 at the Players earlier this year and I won the next week. I would rather not play the game of golf that way because that is not how I used to do it. Obviously I like to focus on what I need to work on, but at the same time I need to be proud of myself that I'm still able to come around here and compete after two rounds when it doesn't feel very good."
"Hovland was far more upbeat on Europe's chances at Bethpage as they seek a rare win on American soil. Hovland was a star for Europe in Rome two years ago, claiming three and a half points. I think the record speaks for itself, Hovland added. All the guys have had great years. I think what's really cool is that we have 11 out of the 12 same guys [from the last Ryder Cup] and we have the same captain. As a team, we"
Viktor Hovland holds an excellent position on the Wentworth leaderboard while acknowledging significant technical issues in his game. He has experienced a year of technical flux, with driving identified as a particular problem that produces unintended ball flights. Hovland described frustration when intended shots turn high and right instead of low and curving left. He highlighted resilience by noting he shot 80 at the Players and won the following week. He is trying to minimize tee mistakes and play more stress-free. He expressed optimism about Europe’s Ryder Cup chances and noted strong team continuity.
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