Andrew Novak
Andrew Novak, born March 31, 1995, in Raleigh, North Carolina, began his golf journey at Academic Magnet High School in South Carolina. He achieved early success, winning the 2011 Beth Daniel Junior Azalea and the 2012 Orange Jacket tournaments. At Wofford College, Novak became the most decorated golfer in program history, earning four wins and 15 top-five finishes. In 2017, he was named Southern Conference Player of the Year and later inducted into Wofford’s Hall of Fame in 2022.
Turning professional in 2017, Novak secured his first pro win at the 2020 LECOM Suncoast Classic on the Korn Ferry Tour. He earned his PGA Tour card in 2021 and achieved his first PGA Tour victory at the 2025 Zurich Classic alongside Ben Griffin. This win followed a strong season, including a playoff loss to Justin Thomas at the RBC Heritage. Novak’s consistent performance has solidified his status as a rising talent on the PGA Tour.
Andrew Novak’s Biggest Win on Tour
Andrew Novak’s most significant PGA Tour victory came at the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Partnered with Ben Griffin, the duo clinched the title with a 28-under-par finish at TPC Louisiana. Their final-round 71 in alternate-shot format secured a one-stroke win over the Højgaard twins. This marked Novak’s first PGA Tour win in his 100th career start.
The victory was especially meaningful, occurring just one week after Novak’s playoff loss to Justin Thomas at the RBC Heritage. Their triumph at the Zurich Classic not only earned them a share of the $9.2 million purse but also solidified their status as rising talents on the PGA Tour. Novak’s consistent performance throughout the season has been a testament to his dedication and skill. This win serves as a significant milestone in his professional golf career.
Latest News on Andrew Novak
5/5/25
Andrew Novak has delivered a strong 2025 season, highlighted by multiple top-three finishes on the PGA Tour. He tied for third at the Valero Texas Open, narrowly missing a Masters invitation after a late-round stumble. The following week, he finished runner-up at the RBC Heritage, losing to Justin Thomas in a playoff after both ended at 17-under-par. Novak’s consistent performances have propelled him to sixth place in the FedExCup standings.
At the 2025 Players Championship, Novak missed the cut after rounds of 77 and 70, totaling 147 strokes. Despite this setback, he rebounded with a third-place finish at the Farmers Insurance Open, earning $641,700. His season also includes a tie for 13th at the Genesis Invitational and a tie for 34th at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Novak’s consistent top-tier finishes underscore his emergence as a formidable competitor on the PGA Tour.