Viktor Hovland takes on Kiwi Grant Waite as new coach

Viktor Hovland is ranked fourth in the world after three wins on the PGA Tour last year. Photo / AP

Golf’s biggest rising star Viktor Hovland has taken on Kiwi Grant Waite as his new coach, according to reports.

The Norwegian had a stellar 2023, winning three titles including the season-ending Tour Championship. He also helped Europe win the Ryder Cup in Rome and had two top-10 finishes in majors including a second placing at the PGA Championship behind Brooks Koepka.

There has been rumours the world number four would be joining Ryder Cup teammate Jon Rahm on the LIV Golf Tour this year but it appears he will remain on the PGA Tour.

There’s rumours that Viktor Hovland is heading to LIV and that is NOT happening, for now at least. It’s been confirmed recently by the man himself.

But, Espen also has confirmation from Viktor that he is now working with a new coach, Grant Waite. They had an initial meeting in… https://t.co/v5kt51YAwk

— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) January 25, 2024

Waite enjoyed 13 years on the PGA Tour, winning the Kemper Open in 1993 as well as winning the New Zealand Open the year previously. In 2000 he finished second at the Canadian Open, one stroke back from winner Tiger Woods.

The Kiwi has made a name for himself as a coach on the LPGA Tour, working with the likes of Jodi Ewart Shadoff, Gabriela Ruffels and Paula Creamer. In the men’s game, he has worked with Charles Howell Ill and Aussie Aaron Badderly.