Bouncing Back from Justin Thomas’s Blues, Andrew Novak’s Winning Hunger Gets Boosted by PGA Tour Partner

Sometimes, the most painful defeats on the PGA Tour can become catalysts for something greater. This was undoubtedly true for Andrew Novak. Just days ago, he stood watching Justin Thomas sink a 21-foot playoff putt at Harbour Town. That winning stroke crushed Novak’s dream of his first PGA Tour victory. Yet at the Zurich Classic post-game press conference after the 2nd round, a new narrative emerged.

Novak spoke candidly about his mindset heading into the team event. “I’ve kind of hit my stride now,” he revealed while discussing his recent form. His putting, once inconsistent, has become a strength. “When the putter seems to be good darned near every week, I’m kind of contending every week,” he added confidently.

His partner, Ben Griffin, reinforced this positive momentum with his determination. “I’m hungry anyway to try to win out here,” Griffin declared during the same press conference. These words appeared to resonate deeply with Novak. The pair’s mindsets complemented each other perfectly as they approached the Zurich Classic.

Their united confidence quickly translated to on-course performance at TPC Louisiana. The duo posted an impressive 62 in the Four-Ball format, including a blistering front-nine 29. They followed this strong start with a solid 66 in the more challenging Foursomes format. Their consistent play kept them in contention throughout the tournament.

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