Viktor Hovland Edges Scottie Scheffler at Hero World Challenge

Viktor Hovland of Norway celebrates with the trophy and host Tiger Woods after winning during the final round Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas, on Dec. 4, 2022. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Norway’s Viktor Hovland held off challenger Scottie Scheffler with a final-round, 3–under–par 69 to win the Hero World Challenge in New Providence, Bahamas, on Sunday, Dec. 4.

It was the second straight win for Hovland at the Hero World Challenge, making him the second player to defend his title at the event (Tiger Woods, 2006–07).