Golf-Hovland cites Norway's rich Olympic tradition as he eyes Tokyo Games


May 20, 2021; Kiawah Island, South Carolina, USA; Viktor Hovland hits his tee shot on the 2nd hole during the first round of the PGA Championship golf tournament. / Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

KIAWAH ISLAND, South Carolina (Reuters) - Do not try telling Norway's Viktor Hovland that Olympic golf is unimportant.

While several players have ruled out competing in Japan this summer, Hovland is raring to represent his country.

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