The 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans begins today at TPC Louisiana, featuring 80 twoman teams in the PGA Tours only official team event. Defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, fresh off McIlroys career Grand Slam at the Masters, are among the headline pairings citeturn0news4.
Format and Schedule
The tournament employs a unique format:
Thursday April 24: First round Fourball best ball format
Friday April 25: Second round Foursomes alternate shot format
Saturday April 26: Third round Fourball format
Sunday April 27: Final round Foursomes format
Tee times start at 7:00 a.m. local time on Thursday, with McIlroy and Lowry scheduled to tee off at 1:44 p.m. ET citeturn0news1.
Notable Pairings
Several highprofile teams are set to compete:
Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele: The 2022 champions and perennial contenders
Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick: The English brothers aiming for a strong finish
Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama: A dynamic duo with major championship experience
Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard: The Danish twins bringing sibling synergy
These pairings add depth to a field that blends seasoned veterans with emerging talents citeturn0search12.
Viewing Information
Fans can catch the action through various channels:
Television: Golf Channel will broadcast the first two rounds from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. CBS will cover the weekend rounds, with Saturday and Sunday broadcasts from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET citeturn0search13.
Streaming: Peacock will simulcast Golf Channel coverage, while Paramount will stream CBS broadcasts. ESPN offers PGA Tour Lives main feed throughout the tournament.
Stakes and Rewards
The Zurich Classic offers significant incentives:
PGA Championship Entry: Winners earn a spot in the upcoming major
FedExCup Points: 400 points awarded to each winning team member
Prize Money: Each champion receives 1,329,400 citeturn0news8.
With high stakes and a unique team format, the Zurich Classic promises an exciting start today as top golfers vie for victory in New Orleans.