How it works: Zurich Classic team format - PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR returns to TPC Louisiana this week for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Click here for the list of the teams set to compete.
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest on the Zurich Classic format as of 2025–2026:
- The Zurich Classic of New Orleans continues to feature PGA Tour’s only team format, alternating between Four-ball (best ball) and Foursomes (alternate shot) across rounds. In recent editions, rounds 1 and 3 are Four-ball, while rounds 2 and 4 are Foursomes, with a cut after the second round to the low 33 teams.[3][4]
- The event is held at TPC Louisiana and has historically attracted prominent partnerships from the PGA Tour’s top players, with a purse around $9–9.2 million in recent years, underscoring its status as a marquee team-format event.[2][4]
- In 2024–2025 coverage, reports continued to emphasize the format’s blend of strategy and teamwork, plus the field’s mix of established stars and rising talents teaming up for the weekend.[7][2]
- Notable field changes last season included occasional withdrawals or alternates filling spots, which can affect pairings and pair dynamics through the event week; for example, one year saw a high-profile WD prompting a quick substitution, illustrating the fluid nature of partner selections.[8]
Illustration: The event’s core concept remains a two-player partnership competing in both Four-ball and Foursomes across four rounds, culminating in a team victory rather than an individual one.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull the current year’s official format details, TV schedule, and live scores from PGA Tour communications to confirm any year-specific tweaks.