🏌️ Zurich Classic Live Hub
Everything you need this week — live scoring, highlights, TPC Louisiana course insight, and team tournament news updates.
🔥 Latest Zurich Classic Update
- Zurich Classic week is underway at TPC Louisiana near New Orleans.
- The only official PGA Tour team event features 80 two‑man teams playing fourball and alternate shot.
- Follow team action, highlights, and scoring updates all week long.
Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is the PGA Tour’s only official team event, played annually at TPC Louisiana in the New Orleans suburb of Avondale. Designed by Pete Dye, the course features wide fairways, risk‑reward water hazards, and challenging Bermuda greens — a perfect setting for team competition.
The unique format pairs two‑man teams competing in fourball (best ball) and alternate shot (foursomes) over four rounds. The team chemistry and strategic partnership often produce birdie streaks and dramatic moments.
Since becoming a team event in 2017, the Zurich Classic has attracted top international pairings and created a lively atmosphere in New Orleans, blending world‑class golf with the city’s famous hospitality.
🏌️ TPC Louisiana Course Overview
TPC Louisiana, a Pete Dye design, weaves through wetlands and cypress trees near the Mississippi River. Generous landing areas are balanced by intricate water hazards and strategic bunkering, rewarding teamwork and aggressive play in the team format.
Quick Course Overview
Since 2005, TPC Louisiana has hosted the Zurich Classic. The layout features wide, forgiving fairways but demands precision on approach shots to undulating Bermudagrass greens. Water comes into play on nearly half the holes, creating risk‑reward opportunities that suit the team competition.
Course Type / Conditions
- Pete Dye signature with wetland views
- Generous fairways lined by cypress trees
- Large, fast Bermuda greens with subtle contours
- Water hazards on 8 holes — go for it or lay up
What Matters Most (Team Format)
- Birdie synergy: Fourball rounds allow aggressive pins
- Alternate‑shot discipline: Keep the ball in play under pressure
- Scrambling together: Partnership key to saving par
- Putting duos: Both players need to roll it well
Key Holes / Momentum Stretch
- The par‑5 2nd is reachable for many teams — eagles change leaderboards.
- Closing stretch 16‑18: water guards 16 green, 18 is a dramatic par‑4 with a peninsula green.
Winning Formula
- Balance aggression in fourball with smart play in foursomes
- Capitalize on the three par‑5s (2, 7, 11)
- Stay patient on the demanding back nine water holes
- Strong partnership in alternate shot on Sunday
Zurich Classic
2026 Zurich Classic
Date: April 23-26, 2026
Location: TPC Louisiana, Avondale, LA
Field: 80 two‑man teams
Fourball / alternate shot format. Unique team chemistry.
View Live News FeedZurich Classic History (2000 - Present)
2026 Zurich Classic
TPC Louisiana Team Challenge
TPC Louisiana
PGA Tour Team Event
$8.9 million purse (each team)
FedExCup points split between partners
2025 Zurich Classic
Recent Champions
TPC Louisiana
PGA Tour Team Event
Fourball (62) / alternate shot excellence
Won by 2 strokes over Rahm/Palmer
2020s Zurich Classic Champions
Recent Team Winners
TPC Louisiana
2024: Xander Schauffele / Patrick Cantlay
2023: Nick Hardy / Davis Riley
2022: Patrick Cantlay / Xander Schauffele
2010s Zurich Classic
Team Era Begins
TPC Louisiana
2019: Jon Rahm / Ryan Palmer
2018: Billy Horschel / Scott Piercy
2017: Cameron Smith / Jonas Blixt
2000s Zurich Classic
Individual Champions
English Turn / TPC Louisiana
2009: Jerry Kelly
2007: Nick Watney
2001: David Toms
Unique Team Format
Fourball & Foursomes
80 two‑man teams
Round 1 & 3: Fourball (best ball)
Round 2 & 4: Alternate shot
Low 33 teams & ties make cut
TPC Louisiana
Avondale, LA
Pete Dye design (2004)
Wetlands & cypress trees
Course details:
Par 72, ~7,425 yards
New Orleans Celebration
Golf & Festivity
Laissez les bons temps rouler
Famous "18th hole party atmosphere"
Local food, jazz, and hospitality
Players celebrate together after rounds
The Zurich Classic Legacy
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans dates back to 1938, making it one of the oldest events on the PGA Tour. Since moving to TPC Louisiana in 2005, and especially after adopting the team format in 2017, it has carved a unique identity.
The team format (fourball and alternate shot) encourages camaraderie rarely seen on Tour. Top players often team up — Major champions, Ryder Cup partners, college teammates — creating compelling storylines and a festive atmosphere.
With New Orleans as the backdrop, the Zurich Classic is as much a celebration of golf and culture as it is a competition. The city's spirit infuses the tournament, from the cajun cuisine in the hospitality tents to the jazz bands along the fairways.
As the only official team event, the Zurich Classic holds a special place on the PGA Tour schedule — where individual rivalries give way to partnership, and a birdie feels twice as sweet when you share it.