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Viktor Hovland spoke with Golf Channel's Ryan Lavner after winning the 2026 Travelers Championship over Scottie Scheffler following Monday morning's playoff. Hovland talked about his nerves playing Sunday's final round and how he viewed making the playoff as a "bonus" — a change in mindset that was integral to winning the season's final signature event.
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