Weather
Thursday in Avondale
Straight down the middle: Partly cloudy and warm with little chance of rain. High 84.
The Irish channel
World No. 2 and four-time major champion Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays in the Zurich for the first time in his career, teaming up with Ireland’s Shane Lowry. McIlroy is seeking his first PGA Tour win since the Scottish Open in July 2023.
Stat of the day
Two
Number of teams who have been together every year since the Zurich Classic went to a team format in 2017: Nick Watney and Charlie Hoffman, and Kevin Tway and Kelly Kraft. Tway and Kraft received sponsor’s exemptions to play this week.
Tournament format
Two-man teams play the following format:
Thursday: Four-ball (best ball)
Friday: Foursomes (alternate shot)
Saturday: Four-ball (best ball)
Sunday: Foursomes (alternate shot)
Tickets
Daily tournament tickets are $40 each, $30 for MasterCard ticket holders (limited availability). All tickets are mobile entry only. Present barcode at tournament entrance for admission.
Parking
Public parking is at the Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Boulevard. Cash or credit accepted.
