PGA Tour ace’s $1.3M win will be music to Justin Thomas’ ears after Jordan Spieth incident

Andrew Novak finally captured his first PGA Tour title, claiming victory at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans alongside Ben Griffin. The pair’s impressive 28-under-par finish was enough to edge past the Hojgaard brothers. The win not only brought Novak acclaim but also a $1.3 million prize share.

The result was especially satisfying for Justin Thomas, who had narrowly defeated Novak in a playoff at the RBC Heritage weeks earlier. Thomas, aware of the emotional toll such losses can take, expressed relief that Novak’s talent was finally rewarded. He compared it to Jordan Spieth’s 2015 playoff win over veteran Tom Gillis.

Thomas recalled how Spieth faced mockery from peers for denying Gillis a potentially career-changing victory. Fearing a similar fate, Thomas had hoped Novak would soon triumph. With this win, Novak silenced any doubts and justified Thomas’ confidence in his rising potential. It’s a fitting close to an emotional chapter in both golfers’ seasons.