Longtime friends McIlroy, Lowry team for Zurich win
Longtime friends Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry held their nerve to win the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, ending the tournament one stroke ahead of Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele. The Irish duo showed great camaraderie and teamwork throughout the tournament. Both players made significant contributions to the victory, with Lowry making a crucial birdie on the 17th hole in the final round. The Zurich Classic marked McIlroy’s first win since October 2022 and Lowry’s first since the 2019 Open Championship.