Viktor Hovland's Self-Sabotage?

Norwegian golfer Viktor Hovland's roller-coaster journey includes a peak performance at the Tour Championship and the Ryder Cup, followed by a surprising downturn. Despite reaching the zenith of his career without a major title, Hovland's desire for 'beautiful golf' led him to modify his winning approach, changing coaches multiple times. Preferring his 2021 swing, he feels his current game isn't sustainable. As the Masters week approaches, Hovland finds himself in a whirl of self-imposed swing adjustments, searching for a 'blackout' performance free of swing thoughts.

A self-professed golf 'nerd', Hovland's relentless pursuit of technical perfection is perhaps what's hindering his progress. With the Masters on the horizon, he's yet to perfect his swing changes but remains hopeful. With countless hours on the practice range and a meticulous analysis of his technique, Hovland walks a fine line between brilliance and overthinking. Will his quest for the perfect swing come together in time, or has he tinkered too much? Only the green jacket's fate will tell.

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