Rory McIlroy returns to work for the first time as the Masters champion. He'll be joining pal Shane Lowry as the Irish tandem defend its title in the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

RORY MCILROY RETURNS to action this week, making his first appearance since winning the Masters when he and Shane Lowry defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title. The team event takes place at TPC Louisiana,

World No. 2 Rory McIlroy is poised to make his first appearance since completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National. The Northern Irishman will team up with Shane Lowry again to defend their Zurich Classic of New Orleans title next week.