In a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans, Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin clinched their first PGA Tour victories, finishing at 28-under-par to edge out Danish twins Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard by a single stroke at TPC Louisiana.​USA TODAY+12CBSSports.com+12The US Sun+12
The American duo entered Sunday’s alternate-shot final round with a three-shot lead. Despite an early bogey, they steadied their play, highlighted by a pivotal birdie from Griffin on the par-3 17th hole. A closing par secured their one-stroke victory and a combined $2.66 million payday. ​CBSSports.comESPN.com
“It’s surreal,” said Novak, who had narrowly missed victory the previous week at the RBC Heritage. “To bounce back and win with Ben makes it even more special.” ​CBSSports.com+10Sky Sports+10CBSSports.com+10Golf Monthly+7WWNO+7PGA Tour+7
Griffin, who stepped away from professional golf in 2021 before returning, reflected on his journey: “This moment validates all the hard work and belief. Sharing it with Andrew is incredible.” ​
The Højgaard brothers finished at 27-under, while the teams of Jake Knapp & Frankie Capan III and Michael Thorbjornsen & Karl Vilips tied for third at 26-under. ​PGA Tour+4ESPN.com+4Golf Monthly+4
Defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry concluded their title defense tied for 12th at 22-under. McIlroy, fresh off his Masters triumph, noted, “It was a fun week. We gave it our all, but just came up short.” ​The Guardian+2The Irish Sun+2Sky Sports+2
The final round faced a two-hour broadcast disruption due to a power outage, with coverage resuming after 4:30 p.m. ET. ​The US Sun
The Zurich Classic, the PGA Tour’s sole team event, continues to deliver memorable moments, with Novak and Griffin’s victory marking a new chapter in their careers.
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