How does the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic of New Orleans work?
The PGA Tour competes in its lone, official team event at this week's Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Here's how the tournament at TPC Louisiana works and who is competing. Field size? The are 160 players comprising 80 two-man teams.
Who is the oldest team in the Zurich Classic?
Rocco Mediate, 58, and partner Woody Austin, 57, are the oldest team in this week's Zurich Classic. AVONDALE, La.—
Who are Tag Ridings and Scott Piercy playing in the Zurich Classic?
That’s how Schauffele, who was a rookie in 2017 and got into the field sans partner on a sponsor invite, ended up teeing it up with Tag Ridings. Scott Piercy is playing in the Zurich Classic for the first time with Akshay Bhatia.
Who is Akshay Bhatia playing in the Zurich Classic?
Scott Piercy is playing in the Zurich Classic for the first time with Akshay Bhatia. “I think I was the last man in, or maybe Tag was, but we got auto-paired and so that was a pretty cool moment,” Schauffele said. “I was just happy at that point my rookie year to get in.”
cradd10
anyone have insight on how teams are selected? Curious to see why Jordan and JT wouldn't team up? Not sure if PGA tour restricts top players from teaming up.
AceCatKY
Players just pick their own partners. There is no real criteria. Some players have even chosen partners with no real current PGA status.
Maximilian
If I remember correctly, Ryan Palmer's caddie made a bet last year that if he beat Jordan (using his handicap), he would have to play with Palmer in this tournament. The caddie won. That might not be exactly how it whent down, but pretty much.
AceCatKY
If I remember correctly, Ryan Palmer's caddie made a bet last year that if he beat Jordan (using his handicap), he would have to play with Palmer in this tournament. The caddie won. That might not be exactly how it whent down, but pretty much.
Conrad1953
It's obvious these players are having a lot of fun with this. I'm still cracking up over An and Na getting together.
rawdog
So, pardon my ignorance... if there is a miracle win by an off-the-grid pairing, both players get the perks of winning on tour?
rawdog
So, pardon my ignorance... if there is a miracle win by an off-the-grid pairing, both players get the perks of winning on tour?