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Pro kept missing putts, and no one knew why. Then he made a clever switch

Pro Andrew Novak kept missing putts, and no one knew why. Then he made a clever switch, and he led at the Vidanta World Mexico Open.

By Josh Schrock · Golf

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 5:52 PM

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Andrew Novak resolved prolonged putting struggles by switching to an old putter retrieved from his closet.
Novak shot a second-round 10-under 61 to take a three-shot lead at the Vidanta World Mexico Open.
The 61 tied both Novak's personal best score and the Vidanta Vallarta course record.

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PGA Tour professional Andrew Novak resolved an eight-month putting slump by switching to an old, rusted putter found in a closet. Novak shot a 10-under 61 in the second round of the Vidanta World Mexico Open to hold a three-stroke lead after 36 holes, leading the field in strokes gained: putting and tying the course record.

Novak previously ranked 155th on Tour in strokes gained: putting before switching clubs ahead of August's Wyndham Championship. Since making the change and simplifying his mindset, Novak has posted multiple strong finishes, including a tie for seventh at the Wyndham Championship.

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