Hovland-Davis to defend title in loaded Oak Tree National Pro-Scratch Invitational
Viktor Hovland may not be bringing the FedEx Cup championship trophy to pass around as he did last year, but he still has a title to defend. The former Oklahoma State star will team again with fellow Cowboy Ian Davis Thursday and Friday to try to repeat their victory in the Oak Tree National Pro-Scratch Invitational.
And again, Hovland and Davis will have to hold off a field that highlights the wealth of talent among golfers who call Oak Tree National home as well as a few special guests for the event.
That list includes PGA Tour winners Austin Eckroat, Taylor Moore, Talor Gooch (now with LIV), Robert Streb, Charles Howell III (now LIV), Joel Dahmen and Chris Gotterup. Two-time Korn Ferry Tour winner this year Max McGreevy. PGA Tour rookies Blaine Hale Jr. and Kevin Doughtery and 2025 PGA Tour rookie Quade Cummins. Korn Ferry Tour players Logan McAllister, Rhein Gibson, Patrick Welch, Scott Gutschewski, Zach Bauchou and Josh Creel. Former Oklahoma State star who jumped straight to LIV Eugenio Chacarra. Former PGA Tour players such as Michael Gellerman. The list goes on.
Yes, it will probably be the best field in golf this week but one not you’ll be seeing on television or in person as the event is open to only OTN members and guests. Golf Oklahoma will bring you some highlights Thursday and Friday so be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Hovland came into the event last year as the hottest golfers on the planet, having won the FedEx Cup by winning the BMW Championship in Chicago with a final-round 61, the Tour Championship in Atlanta with a final-round 63 and then going 3-1-1 to help lead Europe to the Ryder Cup victory in Rome.
The 26-year-old Norwegian did not win an event in 2024 and tied for 12th in the FedEx Cup playoffs. He and Davis, a former Oklahoma State Amateur champion, won last year when Davis made a 15-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a sudden death playoff with Bauchou and Conrad Walcher.
Highlights from 2023 Oak Tree National Pro-Scratch Invitational. Photos by Rip Stell.
