Andrew Novak claims maiden PGA Tour title with big win in Mexico

The 31-year-old American completed a dominant week at Vidanta Vallarta with a 25-under-par total of 259, setting a new tournament record and adding an individual title to his Zurich Classic pairs victory with Ben Griffin last year.

"It is nice to get one. Obviously, I loved Zurich and everything about that tournament – it's so fun - but it is nice to have one by myself too," said Novak.

"This is one I've been working towards for a while."

Novak began the final round with a six-shot cushion and spent much of the day protecting his advantage. A birdie at the eighth was followed by his first bogey since Friday, when he missed a short putt on the 10th.

However, any chance of a late challenge faded when Novak found his rhythm on the back nine. Three successive birdies from the 12th put the tournament beyond reach, with a 44-foot putt on the 14th particularly impressive.

His lead stretched to six when Doug Ghim dropped a shot at the same hole, allowing Novak to cruise towards the finish despite another bogey on the 17th.

Novak's closing 69 was more than enough to secure the victory, following rounds of 61 and 62 on Friday and Saturday.

"Just happy with how I played today. I thought I grinded out pretty well," Novak added.

Steven Fisk and Norway's Kristoffer Ventura shared second place on 20-under-par 264, with Griffin and Canada's Mackenzie Hughes another stroke back.

Matthieu Pavon, who had started the final day in second, endured a disappointing back nine, dropping out of the top 10 after three bogeys. The Frenchman narrowly avoided a worse finish at the 18th, where he recovered from the long grass to save par.

Ghim also faltered late, closing with a double bogey to finish in a tie for sixth.