The PGA Tour heads to TPC Louisiana for the 2026 Zurich Classic, where star duos, including Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka, chase a timely team win.
The 2026 Zurich Classic brings a different kind of pressure to the PGA Tour this week, as the circuit heads to TPC Louisiana in Avondale for its annual two-man team event.
With four-ball set for Rounds 1 and 3 and alternate shot on Friday and Sunday, the Zurich Classic demands more than hot iron play.
It asks for chemistry, patience and a partner who can survive the tougher stretches when pars suddenly feel like birdies.
That makes Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick the team everyone will be tracking. Matt arrives fresh off his RBC Heritage victory, a result that lifted him to No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking, while Alex is coming off a win of his own at the Indian Open on the DP World Tour.
They’re listed at 12-1, and it’s easy to see why. The brothers know this format, they’ve posted quality finishes here before, and both enter the week with real momentum.
Another pairing that jumps off the board is Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka at 15-1. Lowry already owns a Zurich Classic title, while Koepka is still hunting for a statement win since returning to the PGA Tour.
This week matters for him. After missing out on the RBC Heritage as the first alternate, Koepka needs a strong result with more signature events looming before the PGA Championship.
There are other dangerous teams in the mix. Aaron Rai and Sahith Theegala bring precision and creativity at 22-1.
Johnny Keefer and Michael Brennan offer plenty of firepower at 20-1, especially in best ball. And Michael Thorbjornsen and Karl Vilips could turn into a serious threat if they get rolling early.
With a $9.5 million purse and one of the most unusual formats on the schedule, this week’s PGA Tour stop should be one of the most entertaining of the spring.
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