The Zurich Classic is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour that takes place annually in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The tournament was first played in 1938 and has undergone several name changes and format changes over the years.
In 2017, the Zurich Classic became the first-ever team event on the PGA Tour, with teams of two players competing in a 72-hole stroke play format.
The tournament is played at the TPC Louisiana golf course in Avondale, Louisiana, which was designed by renowned golf course architect Pete Dye.
The Zurich Classic has a purse of $7.4 million, with the winning team taking home a prize of $1.07 million.
Past champions of the Zurich Classic include legendary golfers such as Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, and Jack Nicklaus.
In recent years, the tournament has attracted some of the biggest names in golf, including Justin Rose, Jason Day, and Rickie Fowler.
The Zurich Classic is known for its unique team format, which adds an extra level of excitement and strategy to the competition.
The tournament also features a Pro-Am event, where amateur golfers have the opportunity to play alongside PGA Tour professionals.
The Zurich Classic is a popular event among both players and fans, with its picturesque setting, challenging course, and competitive field making it a must-watch on the PGA Tour schedule.