McIlroy & Lowry in contention, but Novak & Griffin lead at Zurich Classic heading into final round
- Americans Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin took a three-stroke lead at the PGA Zurich Classic in Avondale, Louisiana, on Saturday.
- Their 11-under 61 in the better-ball format leapfrogged earlier leaders Velo and Salinda.
- While Novak comes off a playoff loss, earlier leaders Velo and Salinda dropped to a tie for fourth.
- The leading pair holds a 27-under 189 aggregate score before Sunday's final round.
- Both players aim for their initial PGA Tour win during the final alternate-shot round Sunday.
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Novak and Griffin Shock the Field, Win Zurich Classic in Thrilling Team Effort
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Andrew Novak finally finishes atop leaderboard with Ben Griffin at Zurich Classic
AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to become first-time PGA Tour winners — by one stroke — at the Zurich Classic.
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AVONDALE, La. — Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin shot a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to become first-time PGA Tour winners — by one stroke — at the Zurich Classic. They finished at 28-under 260 at the Pete Dye-designed TPC Louisiana and Novak finally broke through after a pair of top-three finishes this month — the last a playoff loss to Justin Thomas a week ago at the RBC Heritage. Play was delayed by weather for just over 90 minutes wi…
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