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re: Has the novelty of the Zurich Classic format worn off? Hardly any big names

Posted on 4/24/26 at 9:25 am to
Posted by iwyLSUiwy
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Member since Apr 2008
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Posted on 4/24/26 at 9:25 am to
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Has the novelty of the Zurich Classic format worn off? Hardly any big names


geauxdilocks wet dream thread.
Posted by AUjim
America
Member since Dec 2012
3835 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 10:30 am to
I think there'a absolutely a market and a huge benefit for a team event once or maybe twice per year. Its obviously got to be better structured and better positioned, and you really do need the top guys playing in it.
Posted by Optimism
Member since Jun 2024
944 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 12:10 pm to
The PGA definitely should move to August but the tour probably won’t do that . TPC Louisiana is in great shape. The timing of the Venice is tough but it’s all a fun event to go to and the players enjoy the break from the weekly grind. Zurich is a great sponsor so hopefully they can keep the tournament going. The crowds have been big the last few years
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
47982 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 7:27 pm to
Worst tournament around by a mile
Posted by Clockwatcher68
Youngsville
Member since May 2006
8210 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 10:28 pm to
I loved when the Louisiana tournament was before the Masters. Nice weather, and all of the top European golfers played.
Posted by BBONDS25
Member since Mar 2008
60048 posts
Posted on 4/24/26 at 10:49 pm to
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Zurich


Exhibition golf.
Posted by lucaslsu
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Member since Oct 2007
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Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:25 am to
Looks like Lowry and Koepka wanted to go home
Posted by LSUfan4444
Member since Mar 2004
57255 posts
Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:33 am to
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Zurich is a great sponsor


I would expect them to pull out and pickup another tournament somewhere else.
Posted by Geauxldilocks
Member since Aug 2018
6609 posts
Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:46 am to
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Looks like Lowry and Koepka wanted to go home


Odd pairing and likely the last time we see either in NOLA.
Posted by Optimism
Member since Jun 2024
944 posts
Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:07 pm to
Lowry is a Zurich ambassador so he
Has to play here . Koepka had to play alps since he is serving his LIV penalty
Posted by Geauxldilocks
Member since Aug 2018
6609 posts
Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:12 pm to
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Lowry is a Zurich ambassador so he Has to play here . Koepka had to play alps since he is serving his LIV penalty


Good point, he’ll probably play with another ambassador next year. Zurich can’t be happy he laid and egg and missed the cut.
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
33703 posts
Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:20 pm to
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Worst tournament around by a mile

It's 100x better than the Sanderson Farms
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
33703 posts
Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:22 pm to
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I would expect them to pull out and pickup another tournament somewhere else.

They're signed through 2030 and just extended their contract last year so it's not happening anytime soon
Posted by tzimme4
Metairie
Member since Jan 2008
33703 posts
Posted on 4/25/26 at 6:24 pm to
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Odd pairing and likely the last time we see either in NOLA.

Lowry is obligated to play and Brooks and Rory (Lowrys former partner) are both Nike sponsor teammates. Rory threw Brooks a bone because they're friends behind the scenes
Posted by JackandWater
Member since Apr 2020
396 posts
Posted on 4/26/26 at 2:32 pm to
You would think Burns would play since it’s in his home state.
Posted by Geauxldilocks
Member since Aug 2018
6609 posts
Posted on 4/26/26 at 3:04 pm to
32 under leading is just a gimmicky event. Can’t fault Burns for taking a break in this important stretch of the season.
Posted by CPA Yung Boi
Member since Apr 2026
117 posts
Posted on 4/26/26 at 3:15 pm to
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Lowry is obligated to play and Brooks and Rory (Lowrys former partner) are both Nike sponsor teammates. Rory threw Brooks a bone because they're friends behind the scenes


Brooks is playing because this should have been free points for him and he can’t get sponsor exemptions into signature events. He has to get in via his points or Aon Swing 5
Posted by KRobinson
Member since Jun 2016
271 posts
Posted on 4/26/26 at 5:05 pm to
Fitzpatricks are pretty big names and they about to win
Posted by usc6158
Member since Feb 2008
39375 posts
Posted on 4/26/26 at 5:11 pm to
Matty Fitz ice cold from the bunker
Posted by Swagga
504
Member since Dec 2009
19372 posts
Posted on 4/26/26 at 5:18 pm to
Great finish to a great weekend. The Zurich and TPC looked really nice on those aerial shots.


Zurich has to be thrilled with the fitzpatricks winning.
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