Viktor Hovland reunites with swing coach Joe Mayo ahead of playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Viktor Hovland confirmed his reunion with swing coach Joe Mayo, effective last week, while preparing for the second leg of the FedEx Cup playoffs. Hovland's change comes after experiencing inconsistency in his game this season, including missing the cut in his last three major tournaments. He previously worked with Mayo when he achieved notable success, including reaching No. 3 in the world rankings. Hovland expressed optimism regarding their collaborative efforts, noting signs of progress in his swing and specifically addressing his struggles with a right miss off the tee.
- •Hovland reunites with Joe Mayo as his swing coach.
- •He has struggled with consistency and missed cuts at three majors.
- •Hovland expressed optimism about progress with Mayo.
- •The reunion may impact his performance in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
- •He aims to address a right miss in his swing.
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Viktor Hovland reunites with swing coach Joe Mayo -- again!
"Six weeks after his latest victory, Viktor Hovland has changed coaches again and reunited with Joe Mayo in a bid to fix his big miss and win majors.
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