Hovland established a record for low score in a FedEx Cup Playoff event as well as his career low while winning his fifth PGA Tour title and second this year.
The Norwegian star ranked first in driving accuracy, hitting 43 of 56 fairways (76.8 percent) and second in strokes gained/off the tee, gaining more than four shots on the field.
Davis had his sights set on making the top 50 since the PGA Tour announced in March that reaching that status will exempt players into the more lucrative $US20 million ‘signature’ events in 2024.