The PGA Tour`s exclusive team competition is set to tee off this week at TPC Louisiana.
This year`s Zurich Classic of New Orleans will see a field of 160 players forming 80 two-man teams. Headlining the event are Ryder Cup partners Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, who are returning to defend their title after securing a playoff victory last season against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer.
For McIlroy, this tournament marks his first competitive outing since his memorable win at the 2025 Masters, a victory that completed his career Grand Slam.
The format involves 36 holes of stroke play to determine which teams make the cut; the top 33 teams and ties will advance to the final two rounds. The championship will be decided through two rounds of foursomes (alternate shot) and two rounds of four-ball (best ball). The winning duo will receive a significant payout of $1,329,400 and 400 FedEx Cup points each.
Since 2017, the event has featured this popular two-man team format, often bringing together players with connections through nationality, college ties, or shared hometowns. The current tournament scoring record of 30-under 258 was established in 2023 by Nick Hardy and Davis Riley.
Key Information for the 2025 Zurich Classic:
Dates: The tournament runs from Thursday to Sunday.
How to Watch: Fans can stream the competition live via Disney+ and ESPN+ through the ESPN streaming platform.
Schedule (All times Eastern):
- Thursday: First Round coverage begins at 7:30 a.m.
- Friday: Second Round coverage begins at 8:45 a.m.
- Saturday: Third Round coverage begins at 9 a.m.
- Sunday: Fourth Round coverage begins at 10:30 a.m.
Coverage options typically include the main broadcast feed, coverage focusing on marquee groups, other featured groups, and specific featured holes.
Notable Teams Competing:
- Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry
- Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama
- Sepp Straka and Brice Garnett
- Wyndham Clark and Taylor Moore
- Robert MacIntyre and Thomas Detry
