The PGA Tour`s only team event, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, is scheduled to start this week at TPC Louisiana.
Headlining the 160-player field are Ryder Cup teammates Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, competing as one of the two-player teams. McIlroy and Lowry are the defending champions, having won last season in a playoff against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer.
This marks McIlroy`s first appearance since his victory at the 2025 Masters, where he completed the career Grand Slam.
Following 36 holes, the leading 33 teams (including ties) will advance to the final two rounds. The format includes two rounds of foursomes (alternate shot) and two rounds of four-ball (best ball) to determine the champions. The winning pair will each receive $1,329,400 and 400 FedEx Cup points.
Since 2017, the tournament`s two-man format has encouraged pairings based on shared backgrounds, such as nationality, college, or hometown. The current tournament scoring record is held by Nick Hardy and Davis Riley, who finished at 30-under 258 in 2023.
Key Information for the 2025 Tournament:
When:
The tournament takes place from Thursday to Sunday.
How to Watch:
Coverage is available on Disney+ and ESPN+.
Schedule:
(All times Eastern)
Thursday: First Round – Coverage starts at 7:30 AM ET.
Friday: Second Round – Coverage starts at 8:45 AM ET.
Saturday: Third Round – Coverage starts at 9:00 AM ET.
Sunday: Final Round – Coverage starts at 10:30 AM ET.
Broadcasts include the main feed, marquee group, featured groups, and 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
Benedict Kingsley