Andrew Novak finally finishes atop the leaderboard along with Ben Griffin at the Zurich Classic

AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Andrew Novak is having the kind of month that can transform a PGA Tour player’s career.

Ben Griffin was gratified to team up with his old friend during what has become a heady time for the both of them.

Griffin drained a clutch birdie putt from nearly 35 feet on the 17th hole, and the tandem combined for a 1-under 71 in alternate-shot play Sunday to become first-time PGA Tour winners — by one stroke — at the Zurich Classic.

“Luckily, I had Ben there for me today,” Novak said.