Viktor Hovland wore an azalea-inspired shirt at the Masters and fans were split on whether they loved it or were repelled
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- Viktor Hovland shot an incredible bogey-free 65 in the first round of the Masters on Thursday.
- Hovland's game wasn't the only eye-catching part of his day, as he was wearing a very loud shirt.
- The shirt was inspired by the azalea flower beds that surround Augusta National's 13th hole.
Viktor Hovland put on quite a performance through his opening round of the Masters, shooting a bogey-free 65 on Thursday.
It was the Norwegian's first time breaking 70 in competition at Augusta National, and the lowest round he's ever had playing in a major.
Hovland's round was methodical. He was in complete control.
But Hovland's game wasn't the only eye-catching part of his day at Augusta National, as he was wearing an extremely bold shirt throughout his round.
In golf, "scripting" is a term used to describe the outfits players will be wearing throughout the week. Players have relationships with brands and their four days playing televised golf serve as a billboard for those brands.
This year, Hovland's shirt was made by J.Lindeberg as a part of their Tour Collection. The shirt was inspired by the azaleas that surround the 13th green at Augusta National.
—Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) April 6, 2023
If you enjoyed Hovland's shirt on Thursday, just wait until Sunday.
Golf writer Dylan Dethier offered a sneak peak of what Hovland is set to wear the rest of the week.
—Dylan Dethier (@dylan_dethier) April 6, 2023
On Twitter, golf fans were quick to both praise and criticize Hovland's fashion choice.
—Cass Anderson (@casspa) April 6, 2023
—Charlotte Gibson (@TheCharlotteSue) April 6, 2023
But as one fan pointed out, Hovland's shirt choice for Sunday might look a bit silly if he winds up wearing the green jacket. Green on green? Who does that?
—Dan Weiner (Parity) (@ReallyDanWeiner) April 6, 2023
Hovland had the low round of the day when he finished on 18 at 7-under. He is set to tee off at 1:24 p.m. on Friday for the second round.