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The Par-3 Contest ahead of the Masters Tournament is one of the more laid-back and casual events in golf. It is a time where golfers can have their loved ones serve as caddies or even step in to hit tee shots or try to sink putts.
For Viktor Hovland, he opted to hard launch a new relationship at the 2026 Masters Par-3 Contest. The Norwegian star has become infamous for being blatantly single on the PGA Tour, known for his group photos with the other golfers' wives or girlfriends, but never having one by his side.
This extreme level of privacy added to the golf world's shock when not only did Hovland have a blonde caddie at the Par-3 Contest, but he was also seen kissing her. With how much he keeps to himself, this was the most out-of-character relationship hard launch that he possibly could have come up with, and the internet is loving it.
Here is more on Hovland's hard launch of his new relationship.
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Who is Viktor Hovland's girlfriend?
Hovland's girlfriend was identified as Tuva Dahl Jensen. She is reportedly a 27-year-old school teacher in Norway, working at Children's International School outside Oslo. Jensen has a twin brother named Ola Dahl Jensen, who is a Norwegian musician and singer. It is still unknown how Jensen and Hovland met and when they started dating officially.
viktor hovland’s girlfriend tuva showcasing her putting skills at the par three contest today 🥰 pic.twitter.com/q8G13dcdiA
— ۟ (@hovmus) April 8, 2026The Masters Par 3 hard-launch: A tradition unlike any other. https://t.co/39926doKsF
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Viktor Hovland dating history
Whether intentional or not, Hovland has been extremely private about his private life, and if he has dated anyone in the past, it has been kept completely secret. Even with this new relationship, there is no telling how long he's been with her, and we may never know if he doesn't answer that question publicly.
Hovland had gone viral on social media for always sticking out like a sore thumb when it comes to group pictures with other golfers and their wives. When he was on the Ryder Cup team, several photos circulated on social media showing the other members with their wives or girlfriends, while he was just with José María Olazábal. Even more famous is a picture of all the Ryder Cup team wives and girlfriends posing with the trophy, with Hovland lying on the ground in front of them.
@hayes.flanagan That picture will always live in my head rent free 🤣 #rydercup #teameurope #teamusa #lol #golf ♬ original sound - hayes.flanaganMORE: Why do golfers get a green jacket for winning the Masters?
Viktor Hovland Kristin Sorsdal
Hovland's love life has long remained a mystery. He was linked to Norwegian influencer Kristin Sorsdal, but nothing was ever confirmed to be going on between the two. Hovland has developed a reputation as being a bachelor on the tour, which makes this hard launch with his new girlfriend at the Par-3 Contest even more interesting.
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Viktor Hovland Masters finishes
Here is how Hovland has done in his career at Augusta National.
| Year | Finish |
| 2019 | T32 |
| 2021 | T21 |
| 2022 | T27 |
| 2023 | T7 |
| 2024 | CUT |
| 2025 | T21 |
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