GOLF.AI • Dec 15, 2025

Novak's 'Modern Day Grand Slam'

In a sport defined by individual glory, Andrew Novak has carved out a unique and profitable niche as golf's unlikely team specialist. His recent victory at the mixed-gender Grant Thornton Invitational alongside the LPGA's Lauren Coughlin marked his second team title of the season, prompting him to jokingly dub the achievement the 'modern day grand slam' of team golf.

The unique double began earlier in the year when Novak partnered with Ben Griffin to win the PGA Tour's only official team event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. By adding the PGA/LPGA title, he completed a feat no other player can claim for the season.

Novak was far from just a passenger in the victory. He delivered a clutch performance on the back nine of the final round, sinking crucial birdies on holes 13, 14, and 15 before rolling in a decisive 6-foot birdie putt on the 17th to seal the win. The win was significant for his partner, Lauren Coughlin, as the $500,000 prize was the largest of her career. However, the true highlight for Novak was personal; for the first time, his wife and baby were there to watch him compete, making the victory even sweeter.