Viktor Hovland will be watching the Norway vs England World Cup quarter-final clash in Miami on Saturday night.
Hovland finished his third round at the Genesis Scottish Open on Saturday and immediately spoke to the media.
The 28-year-old Norwegian posted a third-round 69 and is currently sitting in a tie for 49th at The Renaissance Club.
However, Viktor Hovland‘s attention on Saturday evening will be solely focused on the Norway vs England World Cup clash.
Preparations for the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open will have to wait until tomorrow.
What Scottish fans told Viktor Hovland about Norway vs England World Cup game
Norway has been one of the teams of the tournament at the World Cup this summer.
Their fans have been drawing attention with their incredible ‘Viking Row’.
The Norwegians sit on the ground and move their arms back and forth to simulate rowing a boat through water.
The ‘Viking Row’ has even made it out onto the PGA Tour, with some Norwegian fans following Viktor Hovland putting on a real display.
The eight-time PGA Tour winner spoke to reporters on Saturday and revealed what Scottish fans at The Renaissance Club have told him this week about the Norway vs England game.
“The atmosphere was cool,“ Hovland admitted.
“All the Scottish people that I’ve talked to this week, they are all Norwegian this week, at least, hoping that we are going to beat England.
“It’s nice to have some support and honestly really cool to see so many people out here in general.
“This morning, it was not the best weather, and people really showed up and supported. It’s been great.“
Will Viktor Hovland stay up late to watch the game?
The Norway vs England game kicks off at 5pm in Miami and 10pm in the UK.
If there is extra time and penalties, the match will finish well after midnight.
So will Hovland still be watching with an early tee time on the cards for him on Sunday morning?
“Yeah, I’m going to watch the game,“ he said.
“Hope it’s an exciting game, and yeah, things go our way, that would be really cool.
“It’s been a fun World Cup for Norwegians, and we hope they can continue at least a few more days.“
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