Viktor Hovland’s endless quest has him frustrated after ‘pretty shocking’ week in France

Viktor Hovland expressed deep frustration with his swing after struggling to a tied-33rd finish at the French Open on the DP World Tour. The Norwegian golfer described his play off the tee as "pretty shocking" as he continues an ongoing effort to regain his past ball-striking form. Hovland noted the difficulty of staying positive when erratic shots deviate severely off target despite his efforts to grind through tournaments.

The disappointing week in France followed a tied-27th result at the BMW PGA Championship and a near-miss at the PGA Tour Championship, where Scottie Scheffler overtook him in the final round. Hovland explained that his extended search is not about seeking absolute perfection, but rather returning to his original golfing identity and producing consistent, reliable numbers from week to week.