Viktor Hovland clothing sponsor brands are J. Lindeberg and his entire golf equipment are sponsored by PING. Nike is his preferred choice for golf shoes.
You may have noticed that golfers tend to wear very sophisticated and branded apparel while on tours. They do not have a common uniform like team sports and some really do have amazing fashion choices.
Hovland has garnered a lot of attention due to the outfits that he has worn in the Majors. He is someone who likes subtle and plain colors but his apparel sponsors choose the complete opposite to his actual tase.
He does not have much choice when it comes to choosing his attire as he is basically paid by the brands to wear their outfits and as part of the partnership, he adheres to it.
The 25-year-old Norwegian golfer turned professional in 2019 and since then has four PGA Tour wins. His latest win was at the Memorial Tournament on June 4, 2023.
The U. S. Amateur champion (2018) has been associated with quite a number of brands and companies as either being endorsed or a brand ambassador right from the start of his career.
J. Lindeberg
Viktor Hovland shirt Masters 2023 "KV Polo Azalea" designed by Swedish clothing company J. Lindeberg was a bright, eye-catching, floral-printed shirt.
Hovland has been known to step outside the box when it comes to golf attires and so he did during the Masters. He has not been afraid to be distinctive and has pulled off every attire that he has donned.
J . Lindeberg has been associated with golf for a long time and the two joined hands in 2019. He is the brand ambassador for the clothing line which is not limited to golf but also has its clothing ranges in tennis, ski clothing, etc.
The company was founded in 1997 by Johan Lindeberg who previously worked as a marketing director for another clothing brand, Diesel.
Viktor Hovland shirt sponsor J. Lindeberg has its logo clearly visible on the shirt's right collar and also on his jacket's left chest or at the back.
In comparison to other clothing brands, J. Lindeberg has some of the most flamboyant designs with a lot of colors in its design rather than the simple golf shirts we often see.
Ping
Sports equipment manufacturers PING is also among Viktor Hovland sponsors that provide him with all the equipment including his staff bag, clubs, and headwear.
He has a multi-million deal with the manufacturing company. The contract binds him to play at least 11 clubs of the brand, a hat with the logo, and also carry a staff bag of the same brand.
If we take a peek into his bag, he uses a Ping G425 LST for his drives, and for his 7-wood, he uses a Ping G425. His wedges and putter clubs are also of the same brand.
PING was founded in 1959 by Karsten Solheim and has been associated with several players since then. Some of the most recent golfers to be endorsed by the brand include Tony Finau, Louis Oosthuizen, and many more.
TaylorMade
Hovland also uses the TaylorMade Stealth Plus 3-wood as well even though he is endorsed by PING. It is not necessarily a compulsion for players to use all the clubs and other equipment from the same brand they are sponsored by.
TaylorMade is one of the most popular brands in the world of golf and is used by many pros on tours. Hovland uses the brand only for the 3-wood.
Titleist
Unlike other sports where they play a game with a common ball like soccer, basketball, and football, golfers have the liberty to bring their own golf balls as per their liking.
They choose the ball based on how the ball performs such as the distance it flies, the way it rolls, and other factors as long as it regulates with the PGA's standards.
Viktor Hovland uses the Titleist PRO V1 golf ball as his preferred golf ball during tours. The ball has a soft feel and carries well through the air.
In addition to the PRO V1, he also uses the Titleist Players Glove as his preferred pair of gloves to play with. This particular pair is quite popular among golfers.
Nike Roshe G Tour shoes
Nike is Viktor Hovland apparel sponsor when it comes to his golf shoes. He has been loyal to Nike since he became a professional and wears the 'Roshe G Tour'.
The durable and simple shoes now available with spikes is the successor of the Roshe G which was launched in 2018. The older molder did not have spikes and was similar to trainers.
It is waterproof with an upper made of synthetic leather and a soft midsole that offers the players much-needed cushioning and a soft feel. The shoes have a combination of seven spikes for better grip on the greens.
Although his shirt choices are very dazzling, he prefers a simple choice for his shoes and focuses more on comfort rather than looks which the Roshe G Tour provides.
It was the first time since he turned pro that Viktor Hovland donned a pair of golf shoes that were not made by Nike. At the 2023 PGA Championship, he was seen wearing "Puma Ignite Articulate" shoes which are considered among the best golf shoes.
Audemars Piguet
Many fans across the world have at some point wondered what 'AP' on the right sleeve of Viktor Hovland's golf shirt means. 'AP' is the acronym for Audemars Piguet, which manufactures luxury watches and clocks.
Viktor Hovland and Audemars Piguet formed a partnership in 2019 after Swiss manufacturers appointed him as one of their Golf Ambassadors alongside Tyrrell Hatton, and Kim Joo-hyung who are also ambassadors.
The watch manufacturing company was founded 148 years ago in 1875 by Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet. The name of the company is derived from both the founders' family names.
Hovland has been seen wearing the most popular model of the brand, the Royal Oak. He keeps changing his watches throughout the year but is consistent with the Swiss brand.
Cisco
Multinational digital communications technology company Cisco welcomed Viktor Hovland as its Global Brand Ambassador in 2020. He was among the six players of the PGA and LPGA Tours to be announced as ambassadors.
Cisco has been involved in golf not just through forming partnerships with players but is also the Official Technology Partner of the USGA and its Championships.
Cisco was founded in 1984 by Leonard Bosack and Sandy Lerner who were pioneers of the local area network (LAN) and has been a public company since 1990.
Since he is a global ambassador for the company, the company's logo is embedded on his golf shirt's right chest side.
Viktor Hovland Partnerships
In addition to him being an ambassador for several brands and also being endorsed or sponsored by some, he has forged partnerships with other brands as well. They are:
- Priceless
- E-Z-GO
- Paycom
Priceless
Mastercard's advertising campaign, 'Priceless' which was started in 1997 is also in partnership with the World No. 5 golfer Viktor Hovland. Priceless is among the many brands that he is associated with.
The logo of the company with the colors red and yellowish-orange is visible on the left side of his shirt collar. The logo does not have Mastercard or Priceless written on it but only the design is lodged on the collar.
E-Z-GO
The golf cart manufacturing company E-Z-GO was acquired in 1960 by Textron. Textron is an industrial conglomerate founded in 1923.
They have one of the finest models of golf carts on the market today and have formed partnerships with many athletes from various sports and Viktor Hovland is one of them. If you take a look at Hovland's left sleeve, you will find 'EZGO' written in bold.
Paycom
In April 2022, Viktor Hovland was announced as the newest brand ambassador for the online payroll and human resource technology-providing company Paycom Software, Inc. The branding of the company is showcased on the left chest of his shirt as per the partnership.
It was founded by Chad Richison in 1998 and is based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was always tied to Oklahoma as he is a graduate of Oklahoma State University and resides in Stillwater, Oklahoma.
