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    Viktor Hovland has emerged victorious after an extraordinary final round of golf's World Challenge in the Bahamas, with Collin Morikawa squandering a five-shot lead and the chance to become world number one

    Viktor Hovland has emerged victorious after an extraordinary final round of golf's World Challenge in the Bahamas, with Collin Morikawa squandering a five-shot lead and the chance to become world number one


    Hovland, who began the final round six shots off the pace, carded a closing six-under 66, which included back-to-back eagles on the 14th and 15th, to secure his third title of 2021.

    The Norwegian bogeyed the last two holes to finish 18-under par.



    Overnight leader Morikawa blew out with a four-over day.

    GOLF WITH CROWN FORKLIFTS...THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A NEW CROWN. SIMPLY THE BEST

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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