As the Tour Championship is in full swing, there are various news items making ripples. But this one interesting competitive pair is the loudest in the room. The pairing of two golfing sensations has got all fans and golfing enthusiasts excited. The PGA Tour, on its Instagram handle, shared a video of this new pairing. Viktor Hovland and Collin Morikawa will tee up together as they compete for the title.

Hovland and Morikawa were teammates at the Zurich Classic last year. That’s where the video, which has been buzzing now, seems to have originated. But did you know that the two share a deeper connection? Let’s find out.

Growing Friendship Through Shared Circles

Morikawa and Hovland knew each other during their college years. Gradually, they got to know more about each other, thanks to their caddies.

The shared bond between the two caddies was so strong that they even lived together. This led to both the golfers eventually bonding to the extent that they had dinner together. They even considered a possible pairing in the future.

Elaborating on this, Morikawa said: “And I’d say we’re fairly good friends now.” 

He went on further to acknowledge that he also circled Viktor Hovland before his win on the DP World Tour at Dubai during a playoff.

The video of this interesting conversation between the two was also a topic of discussion on Instagram after PGA Tour posted it. It was captioned: “From teammates to competitors. @Viktor_Hovland and @Collin_Morikawa tee it up together in the final group Saturday @TOURChampionship.”

Viktor Hovland exhibits hesitation and humor

In a pivotal moment, Morikawa confronted Hovland about their potential collaboration. This prompted Viktor Hovland to contemplate the offer more seriously. But during the discussion, he couldn’t help but bring out his humorous side to the forefront.

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He said, “You know, when he first asked me in Bahamas, I was. But, you know, you kind of have to play hard to get a little bit and just have to make him work for it a little bit.” This sparked laughter around the room.

But he said he was happy to be teammates at the Tour Championship and he’s had two really amazing days and is really looking forward to the rest of the week.

He ended by saying that he hoped that this would be a time when they could make more birdies.

Their interaction showcased the evolution of their relationship. From initial uncertainty to a united front, they were poised to conquer a tournament together!

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