Hovland recovers to shoot 69 after bogey start

Viktor Hovland overcame a poor start with an immediate bogey to finish two shots under par in the first round of the Scottish Open. The 28-year-old Norwegian struggled with his putting but managed three birdies to complete a 69.

While several players share the lead with a three-shot advantage, Hovland is competing in his first tournament since his PGA Tour victory in late June, where he defeated world number one Scottie Scheffler in a playoff. Fellow Norwegian Kristoffer Reitan sits one shot over par after an inconsistent round with three birdies and four bogeys. musojam.blog