Despite the flush and frenzy of his historic Masters victory, Rory McIlroy was committed to returning to the Zurich Classic to defend his title with Shane Lowry

Defending champions Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry will go out at 1:49 p.m. EDT.Here's a look at the full tee times and pairings for Friday at TPC Louisiana (click here for format and how to watch): Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2025: First-round tee times,

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are teaming up for the Zurich Classic, with Lowry amusing his playing partner during a joint press conference on Wednesday