In the world of professional golf, teamwork and individual prowess collided at the 2024 Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Held at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, this prestigious PGA Tour event saw some of the best golfers battle it out for a share of the impressive $8.9 million prize pool.
The final round was filled with excitement and tension as Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, both seasoned veterans on the tour, fought their way to a playoff victory against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer. This triumph marked McIlroy's 25th career win and Lowry's third PGA Tour victory.
McIlroy, known for his impressive length off the tee, utilized this advantage to cut down par-5 holes during Sunday's round. Meanwhile, Ramey and Trainer held a strong lead throughout the tournament but faltered on both par-3s on the back nine with double bogeys each.
The winning duo took home an impressive $1,286,050 in prize money each. The second-place team of Ramey and Trainer earned $525,100 while Ryan Brehm and Mark Hubbard finished third with earnings of $343,763 each.
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans is a unique event that brings together the best in teamwork and individual skill. This year's tournament was no exception as McIlroy and Lowry demonstrated the power of collaboration on the golf course.
Here's a look at how much prize money each player earned during this exciting week at TPC Louisiana:
FINISH PLAYERS EARNINGS (EACH)
- Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry $1,286,050
- Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer $525,100
- Ryan Brehm and Mark Hubbard $343,763 T4. Garrick Higgo and Ryan Fox $234,181 T4. Sam Stevens and Paul Barjon $234,181 T4. Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn $234,181