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Andrew Novak takes three-shot lead at Mexico Open
Andrew Novak shot a 10-under 61 in Friday’s second round of the Mexico Open in Vallarta, Mexico.
He reached 14 under par and leads by three shots going into the weekend.
Five players are tied for second at 11 under, including American Ben Griffin, Hawaiian Kihei Akina and Japan’s Kensei Hirata.
Novak surged ahead with an eagle and three birdies over his final four holes.
Akina, 20, is close to a PGA Tour card, needing eight more points in the PGA Tour University program to reach the 20-point threshold.
Japan’s Keita Nakajima moved into 20th, while Takumi Kanaya missed the cut.
The final two rounds will decide the winner; Novak said he plans to keep hitting fairways and creating chances.
Andrew Novak shot a 10-under 61 to take a three-shot lead at the Mexico Open.
He finished the second round at 14-under par at Vidanta Vallarta in Mexico.
Kensei Hirata was second at 11-under after a 68, while five players were tied behind Novak.
Kihei Akina was among those tied players after shooting 64.
- Who
- Andrew Novak leads the Mexico Open.
- What
- He shot a 10-under 61 and moved to 14-under par, three shots ahead.
- When
- Friday, October 30, during the second round.
- Where
- Vidanta Vallarta in Vallarta, Mexico.
- Why
- His 61 included an eagle and three birdies on his last four holes.
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The second round was played at Vidanta Vallarta.
Novak's 61 put him at 14-under par and gave him a three-shot lead.
- Novak's second-round score
- 61, 10 under par
- Novak's total
- 14 under par
- Lead
- Three shots
- Kensei Hirata
- Second at 11 under par after a 68
- Kihei Akina
- Shot 64 and was among five players tied behind Novak
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What people are saying
There's a pretty bunched leaderboard. I separated a little bit, but we're halfway there, there's so much golf to play.
I'm going to have to go out and keep hitting a bunch of fairways.
I'm feeling more comfortable with each round played.
I've just got to keep playing well and keeping my foot on the gas.