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Andrew Novak Sails to a 5-Shot Win in the Mexico Open for First Individual PGA Tour Title
Novak’s five-shot win gives him a PGA Tour title and a boost toward signature events next season, after back-to-back 61s set up the victory.
Andrew Novak won his first individual PGA Tour title on Sunday, capturing the Mexico Open at Vidanta Vallarta with a 2-under 69 for a five-shot victory.
Novak entered the final round with a commanding six-shot lead, though a bogey on the 10th hole briefly cut it to three before he responded with three consecutive birdies from the 12th hole.
"It is nice to have one by myself too," Novak said, referencing his 2025 Zurich Classic pairs victory. Steven Fisk and Kristoffer Ventura finished second at 20-under-par 264.
Novak's victory secures entry into two $20 million signature events next year at Pebble Beach and Riviera, and assures him a spot on the 2028 Championship Series.
BYU sophomore Kihei Akina closed with a 59 and finished 15th, while Kristoffer Ventura competed with added urgency as only the top 100 in the FedEx Cup Fall retain full tour cards for 2027.