The Zurich Classic of New Orleans, the PGA Tour`s exclusive team competition, is scheduled to commence this week at TPC Louisiana. This distinctive event brings together a field of 160 players who will compete in two-man teams.
Headlining the roster are Ryder Cup partners Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. They are returning to defend their title after securing a playoff victory last season against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer. Notably, this tournament marks McIlroy`s first competitive appearance since his triumph at the 2025 Masters, where he reportedly completed the career Grand Slam.
The competition format consists of two rounds of alternate shot (foursomes) and two rounds of best ball (four-ball). Following the initial 36 holes, the top 33 teams and any ties will advance to the weekend rounds. The duo crowned champions will share a prize of $1,329,400 and each receive 400 FedEx Cup points. Since transitioning to the two-man team format in 2017, which often pairs players based on shared backgrounds like nationality, college, or hometown, the event has provided memorable moments. The tournament scoring record stands at 30-under 258, set by Nick Hardy and Davis Riley in 2023.
Key Details for the 2025 Tournament
- When: The tournament runs from Thursday through Sunday.
- How to Watch: Coverage is available for streaming on Disney+ and ESPN+.
- 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 9:00 a.m.
- Sunday: Fourth round coverage begins at 10:30 a.m.
- Coverage options include the main feed, marquee groups, featured groups, and featured holes.
Notable Teams Expected to Compete
- 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
Jasper Hawthorne