A unique event on the PGA Tour takes place at TPC Louisiana with the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
After weeks of many of the game’s household names battling it out for some of the biggest prizes in golf, this week’s offering promises a less intense affair. Although some of the highest-profile stars will still be competing in the tournament, which sees teams of two take on opponents in alternating rounds of four-ball and foursomes matches.
Rory McIlroy participates in the tournament for the first time alongside Team Europe Ryder Cup colleague Shane Lowry. They begin at 1.44pm ET (6.44pm BST) in the first round, with a second-round tee time of 9.53am ET (2.53pm BST) alongside Collin Morikawa and Kurt Kitayama.
Another team to keep an eye on will be the one comprising 2022 winners Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, who begin at 8.39am ET (1.39pm BST) on Thursday, before heading out at 2.08pm ET (7.08pm BST) on Friday alongside Sahith Theegala and Will Zalatoris.
Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay look to reclaim the title they won two years ago
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The Fitzpatrick brothers team up for the second year running, with Matt and Alex alongside another set of siblings, Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard, with a tee time of 2.10pm ET (7.10pm BST) in the opening round and 10.15am ET (3.15pm BST) in round two.
Defending champions Nick Hardy and Davis Riley also return. They get started at 8.52am ET (1.52pm BST) alongside Brice Garnett and Sepp Straka in the first round, before teeing it up at 2.19pm ET (7.19pm BST) in the second round.
Below are the notable groups and tee times for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Zurich Classic Of New Orleans – Notable Groups
ET (BST)
Round One
- 8.39am (1.39pm): Sahith Theegala/Will Zalatoris and Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele
- 8.52am (1.52pm): Nick Hardy/Davis Riley and Brice Garnett/Sepp Straka
- 1.44pm (6.44pm): Collin Morikawa/Kurt Kitayama and Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry
- 1.57pm (6.57pm): Billy Horschel /Tyson Alexander and Nick Taylor/Adam Hadwin
- 2.10pm (7.10pm): Matt Fitzpatrick/Alex Fitzpatrick and Nicolai Højgaard/Rasmus Højgaard
Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick team up
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Round Two
- 9.53am (2.53pm): Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry and Collin Morikawa/Kurt Kitayama
- 10.04am (3.04pm): Billy Horschel/Tyson…
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