Viktor Hovland takes one-shot lead at Travelers Championship
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:46 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Viktor Hovland holds a one-shot lead heading into the final round of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands. He birdied the 18th hole in a third-round 64, while playing partner Scottie Scheffler bogeyed the hole to shoot 67. This marks Hovland's best position to win since his 2023 Tour Championship victory. A supportive Norwegian fan base has rallied behind Hovland during this event and the World Cup. With Hovland at 20 under and Scheffler lurking, the final round promises to be competitive.
- •Hovland birdies 18 to lead at 20 under
- •Scheffler shoots 67 after a late bogey
- •Norwegian fans support Hovland amid World Cup excitement
- •Hovland's last victory was in March 2025
- •Final round at Travelers Championship set for Sunday
- 11:46 PMYahoo Sports — Is Viktor Hovland about to row his way to a massive PGA Tour victory?
"With strong support from Norwegian fans in the country for the World Cup, Viktor Hovland will have to outduel World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to capture the Travelers Championship
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