Novak wins Mexico Open for first solo PGA Tour win
Andrew Novak cruised to victory at the Mexico Open on Sunday, firing a two-under-par 69 to win by five strokes and claim his first individual title on the PGA Tour.Novak, whose only previous tour victory came at last year's Zurich Classic pairs event alongside Ben Griffin, finished on a tournament record 25-under-par 259.
Andrew Novak claimed his maiden solo PGA Tour victory at the Mexico Open on Sunday, closing out a five-stroke margin over the field. The 31-year-old American posted a two-under-par 69 to dominate Vidanta Vallarta, converting a commanding lead into a comfortable win with three straight birdies on the back nine. Novak, whose prior PGA Tour win was in last year's Zurich Classic pairs event with Ben Griffin, finished on a tournament record 25-under-par 259.
He expressed contentment with the win, noting it was long overdue. Despite a brief stumble on the 10th hole, Novak rebounded with three consecutive birdies from the 12th, bolstering his lead to five over Doug Ghim. Ghim dropped a shot on the 14th, widening Novak's advantage to six. The American exhibited relaxed confidence as he accumulated pars on the final two holes, securing the tournament record and outpacing Steven Fisk and Kristoffer Ventura.
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