The highly anticipated 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans is set to kick off on Thursday morning, bringing a unique format to the PGA Tour schedule. As the only team event on the calendar, this tournament offers an exciting twist for both players and fans. After being canceled in 2023 due to the global pandemic, golf enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to this year’s edition.
TV and Online Coverage
If you’re unable to attend the tournament in person, don’t worry! There are multiple ways to catch all the action from the comfort of your own home. Golf Channel will be broadcasting the event, with coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. ET on Thursday. For even more comprehensive coverage, you can also stream the tournament online through ESPN+ and Peacock.
ESPN+ provides exclusive early coverage and featured group coverage, while Peacock offers a live simulcast of Golf Channel’s TV coverage. This ensures that you won’t miss a single moment of the excitement as your favorite golfers battle it out on the course.
The Star-Studded Lineup
One of the major draws of the Zurich Classic is the star-studded lineup of teams. This year’s edition features several notable pairings, including the well-known duo of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry. These two have a history of success together, and their chemistry is sure to be on display during the tournament.
Another team to watch out for is Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. Both players have showcased their incredible skills in previous Ryder Cups, and they will undoubtedly bring their best to the Zurich Classic.
A Look at the Format
The format for the opening round of the Zurich Classic is four-ball. In this format, each player uses their own golf ball throughout the round, and the team’s best score on each hole counts toward their overall score. This adds an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the competition, as players must work together to achieve the best possible results.
Tee Times
Here are the tee times for the opening round:
Tee No. 1
- 8:00 a.m. – Adam Long/Vince Whaley; Kevin Tway/Kelly Kraft
- 8:13 a.m. – Jhonattan Vegas/Bronson Burgoon; Sam Stevens/Paul Barjon
- 8:26 a.m. – Carl Yuan/Zecheng Dou; Doug Ghim/Chan Kim
- 8:39 a.m. – Chad Ramey/Martin Trainer; Ryan Brehm/Mark Hubbard
- 8:52 a.m. – J.J. Spaun/Hayden Buckley; Taylor Moore/Matt NeSmith
- 9:05 a.m. – Nico Echavarria/Max Greyserman; Cameron Champ/MJ Daffue
- 9:18 a.m. – Luke List/Henrik Norlander; Charley Hoffman/Nick Watney
- 9:31 a.m. – Patton Kizzire/Ben Kohles; Zac Blair/Patrick Fishburn
- 9:44 a.m. – Brandon Wu/James Nicholas; Justin Suh/Rico Hoey
- 9:57 a.m. – Mac Meissner/Austin Smotherman; Paul Haley II/Blaine Hale Jr.
- 1:05 p.m. – Sangmoon Bae/S.H. Kim; Alex Smalley/Matti Schmid
- 1:18 p.m. – Scott Piercy/Harry Hall; Sam Ryder/Beau Hossler
- 1:31 p.m. – Austin Eckroat/Chris Gotterup; Keith Mitchell/Joel Dahmen
- 1:44 p.m. – Collin Morikawa/Kurt Kitayama; Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry
- 1:57 p.m. – Billy Horschel/Tyson Alexander; Nick Taylor/Adam Hadwin
- 2:10 p.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick/Alex Fitzpatrick; Nicolai Højgaard/Rasmus Højgaard
- 2:23 p.m. – Gary Woodland/Lee Hodges; Chez Reavie/Brandt Snedeker
- 2:36 p.m. – Kevin Streelman/Martin Laird; Sean O’Hair/Ben Taylor
- 2:49 p.m. – Vincent Norrman/Jorge Campillo; Chesson Hadley/Greyson Sigg
- 3:02 p.m. – Parker Coody/Pierceson Coody; Ben Silverman/Kevin Dougherty
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the format of the
Zurich Classic of New Orleans?
The format for the Zurich Classic is four-ball, where each player competes
with their own ball and the team’s best score is recorded on each hole.
Where can I watch the Zurich
Classic on TV?
You can catch the tournament on Golf Channel, with coverage starting at 3:30
p.m. ET on Thursday.
Can I stream the Zurich
Classic online?
Absolutely! You can stream the tournament through ESPN+ and Peacock for
comprehensive coverage throughout the day.
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