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Longtime friends McIlroy, Lowry team for Zurich win
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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.

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2024 Zurich Classic Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3
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2024 Zurich Classic Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3

**2024 Zurich Classic Saturday TV coverage: How to watch Round 3**

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans continues with Round 3 on Saturday, April 27. The tournament will be broadcast on Golf Channel from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

Defending champion Jon Rahm and his teammate Ryan Palmer will tee off at 8:25 a.m. ET. Rory McIlroy and his teammate Matt Fitzpatrick will tee off at 9:50 a.m. ET.

The field includes some of the top golfers in the world, including Justin Thomas, Jordan Spieth, and Collin Morikawa. The Zurich Classic is a team event, with the field divided into two-man teams.

The teams will play four rounds of stroke play. The team with the lowest total score will win the tournament.

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McIlroy-Lowry remain tied for Zurich Classic lead
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McIlroy-Lowry remain tied for Zurich Classic lead

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry remain tied for the lead after the second round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The Northern Irish and Irish duo shot a 6-under 66 in four-ball format on Friday to sit at 12-under overall.

They are tied with Americans Trey Mullinax and Scott Stallings, who also shot a 66 on Friday.

McIlroy and Lowry made six birdies and no bogeys at TPC Louisiana, including three birdies on the front nine. They are one stroke ahead of four teams, including defending champions Billy Horschel and Sam Burns.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a team event in which players compete in alternate-shot and four-ball formats. The tournament is being played for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2024 Zurich Classic Saturday tee times: Round 3 groupings
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2024 Zurich Classic Saturday tee times: Round 3 groupings

Excitement builds as the third round of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans tees off on Saturday. Following two thrilling days of action, the leaderboard is tightly contested, and fans can expect another day of intense competition. In one of the marquee pairings, Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler return to the course at 12:45 p.m. CT, aiming to maintain their lead. Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas, who are just one stroke behind, will tee off in a highly anticipated group at 12:53 p.m. CT. The final group of the day will feature Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele, who will look to make their move up the leaderboard. With several other top-ranked players in contention, Saturday’s action promises to set the stage for a thrilling final round on Sunday.

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Rory McIlroy’s Policy Board Return: Intentions and Implications
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Rory McIlroy’s Policy Board Return: Intentions and Implications

**Rory McIlroy’s Policy Board Return: Intentions and Implications**

In a recent interview, Rory McIlroy discussed the possibility of returning to the PGA Tour’s policy board. McIlroy has been critical of the board in the past, but he now believes that it is important for top players to have a voice in the game’s governance.

McIlroy’s return to the board would be significant for several reasons. First, it would signal that he is interested in taking a more active role in shaping the future of the PGA Tour. Second, it would give him a platform to advocate for changes that he believes are necessary to improve the game. Third, it would help to legitimize the policy board, which has been criticized for being out of touch with the needs of players.

McIlroy’s intentions for returning to the board are likely to be twofold. First, he wants to ensure that the tour remains competitive and relevant in the face of growing competition from rival leagues. Second, he wants to protect the interests of players, who he believes have been neglected in recent years.

The implications of McIlroy’s return to the board are far-reaching. It could lead to changes in the way the tour is governed, the way tournaments are run, and the way players are compensated. It could also have a significant impact on the future of the game of golf itself.

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10 takeaways from Justin Timberlake’s 8AM Golf Invitational
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10 takeaways from Justin Timberlake’s 8AM Golf Invitational

**10 Takeaways from Justin Timberlake’s 8AM Golf Invitational**

In its third year, The Challenge has grown from a fun idea amongst friends into one of the most uniquely collaborative events for celebrities and pro athletes to play, compete, and give back. A weekend filled with sports, music, fashion, art, entertainment and of course, golf. A full team event, 20 four-person teams competed on a stunning course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the Whisper Rock Golf Club.
The inaugural Justin Timberlake & Friends with Benefits Golf Tournament raised an incredible $4 million to benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children.
This year the event expanded to a multi-day festival called The Challenge, it will benefit the Justin Timberlake Foundation. JT enlisted his celebrity friends to help raise awareness and funds for the foundation, which supports children in the Memphis area.

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How Jordan Spieth’s bachelor party led to Justin Thomas’ ‘most impressive’ win
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How Jordan Spieth’s bachelor party led to Justin Thomas’ ‘most impressive’ win

Jordan Spieth’s bachelor party in Las Vegas ended up having a significant impact on Justin Thomas’ remarkable victory at the 2022 PGA Championship.

After a night of festivities, Thomas arrived late for the first round and was forced to start at the 10th hole. Undeterred, he birdied the remaining nine holes and continued his impressive play throughout the weekend.

Thomas’ victory was particularly impressive given the challenging conditions at Southern Hills Country Club. His ability to maintain his focus and composure after a short night’s sleep demonstrated his resilience and determination.

Sources close to Thomas revealed that he had planned to skip the tournament to attend Spieth’s bachelor party but decided at the last minute to make the trip to Tulsa.

Thomas’ victory at the PGA Championship was a testament to his talent and dedication, and it may never have happened without the impromptu bachelor party in Las Vegas.

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2024 Zurich Classic Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2
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2024 Zurich Classic Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2

**2024 Zurich Classic Friday TV coverage: How to watch Round 2**

Round 2 of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans will be broadcast on Golf Channel from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET on Friday, April 26.

The tournament is being played at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.

The field includes some of the top golfers in the world, including Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, and Justin Thomas.

Rahm is the defending champion. He won the tournament in 2023 with a score of 267.

McIlroy is a four-time major champion. He is looking to win his first Zurich Classic title.

Thomas is a two-time major champion. He is also looking to win his first Zurich Classic title.

The Zurich Classic is a team event. The field is divided into two-man teams.

The teams will play four rounds of stroke play. The team with the lowest total score after four rounds will win the tournament.

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McIlroy-Lowry team among Zurich Classic leaders
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McIlroy-Lowry team among Zurich Classic leaders

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are among the leaders after the first round of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The Northern Irish and Irish duo shot a 6-under 66 in alternate-shot format on Thursday to sit one stroke off the pace set by Americans Trey Mullinax and Scott Stallings. McIlroy and Lowry made seven birdies and one bogey at TPC Louisiana, including four birdies on the back nine. They are tied for second place with four other teams, including defending champions Billy Horschel and Sam Burns.

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a team event in which players compete in alternate-shot and four-ball formats. The tournament is being played for the first time since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2024 Zurich Classic Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings
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2024 Zurich Classic Friday tee times: Round 2 groupings

**2024 Zurich Classic Friday tee times: Round 2 pairings**

With Round 1 of the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans in the books, the tournament field has been split into two groups for Friday’s second round. Here’s a look at some of the notable pairings:

* The top-ranked duo of Jon Rahm and Scottie Scheffler will tee off at 12:45 p.m. CT off the 10th tee.
* Rory McIlroy and Justin Thomas will play in the same group as Rahm and Scheffler, teeing off at 12:53 p.m. CT.
* Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele will tee off at 1:01 p.m. CT off the 10th tee.
* Jordan Spieth and Justin Rose will tee off at 12:42 p.m. CT off the 1st tee.
* Will Zalatoris and Collin Morikawa will tee off at 12:31 p.m. CT off the 1st tee.
* Billy Horschel and Max Homa will tee off at 11:57 a.m. CT off the 1st tee.

All tee times are in Central Time.

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