Viktor Hovland talks envelope rule in return after neck injury thwarted 2025 Ryder Cup run - CBS Sports

Viktor Hovland speaks on ‘upsetting’ neck injury at Ryder Cup

Viktor Hovland found himself as the center of discussion after last month’s controversial withdrawal from the Ryder Cup due to a bulging disk in his neck. As a result, Hovland’s final match against American Harris English was halved, with each side receiving a half-point in what ultimately resulted in a 15-13 victory for the Europeans. The 28-year-old Norwegian’s withdrawal at Bethpage Black put into play the “envelope rule.” When submitting his…

Viktor Hovland explains why controversial Ryder Cup rule should not be changed

Hovland’s injury triggered the rarely-seen Ryder Cup envelope rule ahead of the Sunday singles

Viktor Hovland opens up on 'upsetting' Ryder Cup moment that affected Team USA's Harris English

Weeks ago, at Bethpage Black, Viktor Hovland was playing in his third Ryder Cup. However, his biennial golf tournament experience came to a sudden end following an unexpected injury.

Viktor Hovland talks envelope rule in return after neck injury thwarted 2025 Ryder Cup run - CBS Sports

Hovland was at the center of a mini controversy around a rule in the Ryder Cup captain's agreement that became raised in Sunday's final round.

'Tough situation:' Viktor Hovland doesn't see easy fix for Ryder Cup rules controversy

Viktor Hovland called his withdrawal from Sunday singles at the Ryder Cup "upsetting," but doesn't see an easy fix for the envelope rule. The post ‘Tough situation:’ Viktor Hovland doesn’t see easy fix for Ryder Cup rules controversy appeared first on Golf.

Viktor Hovland Breaks Silence on Public Outcry Over His Ryder Cup Withdrawal: 'Feel Very Bad'

“Nothing against Viktor. But that rule needs to change by the next Ryder Cup,” Keegan Bradley said, trying to shift the blame away from Viktor Hovland. However, he still put his Ryder Cup rival under the spotlight with the statement, as the envelope rule wouldn’t have been imposed if it wasn’t for the Norwegian pro. And for weeks now, Bradley’s statement must have been brewing in Hovland’s mind. But the 28-year-old finally spoke up about it in a…