{
  "id": 17314562,
  "title": "Andrew Novak makes late run of birdies to build 3-shot lead in the Mexico Open",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/andrew-novak-makes-late-run-of-birdies-to-build-3-shot-lead-in-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T00:54:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/golf/2026/10/30/andrew-novak-makes-late-run-of-birdies-to-build-3-shot-lead-in-the-mexico-open"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Andrew Novak rebounded from the lead with an eagle and added three birdies on his final four holes on Friday to match his lowest score on the PGA Tour, a 10-under 61. This performance gave him a three-shot lead in the Mexico Open. After reaching the Tour Championship last year, Novak is currently ranked No. 89 in the FedEx Cup Fall. He recently reviewed his stats and noticed they were similar to last year, with the exception of putting. \"I was among the worst putters in the world for — well, on the PGA Tour — for eight months,\" Novak said. \"I turned 66s and 67s into 69s and 70s, which doesn't really get the job done out here. I believe the putter I used in the Wyndham event has started to pay off, and my game remains unchanged. Now that I'm putting well, it's leading to positive results.\"",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Andrew Novak scores 10-under 61, matching PGA Tour low",
    "Novak takes 3-shot lead in Mexico Open after final four holes",
    "Putter improvement credited for recent putting success"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Novak’s improved putting performance signals a return to form that could stabilize his FedEx Cup standing after a period of struggling to convert scoring opportunities into competitive results.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Andrew Novak uses late run to forge lead at Mexico Open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/andrew-novak-uses-late-run-to-forge-lead-at-mexico-open",
        "published": "2026-10-31T02:16:08.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}