Rory McIlroy returns to the PGA Tour for the first time since The Masters as defending champion at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with Shane Lowry

The PGA Tour heads to New Orleans for the 2025 Zurich Classic this week, the lone team event on the schedule each year. Returning to defend their title are Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, who won the event in their debut as a team last year.

There’s no tournament on the PGA Tour like the Zurich Classic—literally. Here's what you need to know for the lone team event of the season.