Andrew Novak has seized total command of the Mexico Open, surging into a massive six-shot lead following the completion of three rounds. The USA golfer delivered a brilliant display of scoring, carding a breathtaking nine-under-par 62 to take firm charge at the top of the leaderboard.
Novak's impressive round began to take shape over the opening half of the course. Stamping his authority on the competition, he constructed a comfortable lead as he reached the turn, setting the stage for what would become an unstoppable charge across the remainder of the day.
Rather than simply protecting his advantage after the turn, Novak poured it on with a sensational burst of scoring. He caught fire on the back nine, going five under par through the first five holes alone. That relentless five-hole stretch was the catalyst for his nine-under 62, blowing the leaderboard apart and pushing his advantage out to six shots.
Heading forward after three rounds of play at the Mexico Open, Novak holds a commanding six-stroke advantage over the rest of the field. Thanks to his blistering 62 and his dominant run of five under par across the opening five holes of the back nine, the American competitor now finds himself in an enviable position at the front of the tournament.