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The Zurich Classic was first played in 1938 but adopted the team format in 2017. The Zurich Insurance Group is the title sponsor and the Fore!Kids Foundation is the organizer. Together Zurich and the Fore!Kids Foundation have raised over $18 million for over 40 charities that serve thousands of kids in need in southeastern Louisiana.
Over the years, some of the greatest golfers have played in this event, including Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Rory McIlroy, and Patrick Cantlay. In 2024, Nick Hardy and Davis Riley were the champions. Top Zurich Classic 2025 players include some of the biggest names like Scottie Scheffler, Viktor Hovland, Jordan Spieth, and Max Homa.
Zurich Classic 2025 Field
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2025 is happening at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana, USA. The course is 15 miles from New Orleans and has been the home of this event since 2005. The TPC Louisiana field covers wetlands and natural beauty, giving an exceptional experience for both players and spectators.
This championship golf course has 18 holes, each with its own challenges. Concession stands are scattered throughout the course for food and drink. You can also buy official Zurich Classic merchandise at designated tents. If you want to venture out of the event, French Quarter, Garden District, and Mississippi River tours are just a short trip away.
For the Zurich Classic 2025, moisture-wicking and breathable golf clothes will be the way to go as April will be warm and humid with a chance of light rain. Lightweight golf polos are great for sweat absorption and keeping the body cool. UV-protected stretchy trousers or shorts will be comfortable.
2025 Zurich Classic Schedule
This year, the Zurich Classic of New Orleans will take place from April 21 to April 27 with 80 two-player teams competing in a team-based format. If you’re attending the event live, here are the details of Zurich Classic 2025 dates:
1. Monday, April 21, 2025 – Zurich Classic Monday Pro-Am
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The tournament gets underway with the Zurich Classic Monday Pro-Am, a fun event where amateur golfers and pros play together.
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Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Tee Times: #1 and #10
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Entry is free for the public.
2. Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Practice Rounds & Celebrity Shootout
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Pros will play practice rounds to strategize their shots and holes.
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A charity event of Children’s Hospital Celebrity Shootout
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Time: 3:00 PM
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Admission: Free to the public
3. Wednesday, April 23, 2025 – Wednesday Pro-Am
The Pro-Am Tournament takes center stage with pros teaming up with amateurs.
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Round 1: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
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Round 2: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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Tee Times: #1 and #10
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Gates Open: 6:30 AM
4. Thursday, April 24, 2025 – Round 1 (Official Start)
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The first official round of the Zurich Classic will be played in the Best Ball format.
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Time: 7:00 AM
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Format: Best Ball
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Golf Channel Coverage: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Gates Open: 6:30 AM
5. Friday, April 25, 2025 – Round 2
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In this round, each team plays one ball, with players alternating shots, so it’s all about teamwork.
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Time: 8:00 AM (expected)
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Golf Channel Coverage: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM
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Gates Open: 6:30 AM
6. Saturday, April 26, 2025 – Round 3 (Moving Day)
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Moving Day is where teams battle for position on the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2025 Golf Leaderboard before the final round.
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Time: 8:00 AM (approx)
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Format: Best Ball
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Golf Channel Coverage: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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CBS Network Coverage: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Live Music (19th Hole): After the event
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Gates Open: 30 minutes before the first tee time
7. Sunday, April 27, 2025 – Championship Round (Final Day)
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This is an aggressive foursome final round to crown the Zurich Classic champions.
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Time: 9:00 AM
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Trophy Presentation Ceremony after the final round.
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Golf Channel Coverage: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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CBS Coverage: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Live Music (19th Hole): After the event
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Gates Open: 30 minutes before the first tee time
Zurich Classic 2025 Format
The Zurich Classic is not stroke play, but a team-based golf tournament. It’s the only PGA Tour event where 2-player teams (a total of 80 teams) compete instead of individual players. There are 4 rounds and each round has a different format. The first and third round includes the Best Ball (Four-Ball) format. The second and final round follows the Foursomes format. After two rounds of the cut, the top 33 teams (plus ties) advance to the final two rounds. The Zurich Classic golf tournament follows a stroke play scoring where the lowest total score after 4 rounds wins.
Round 1 – Best Ball (Four-Ball)
Best Ball (Four-Ball) format where players can be aggressive. Both players hit their own ball but only the best score counts. This format allows teams to play with an edge – one player can take risks and the other will back them up, increasing the chance of a better score. This round will see a lot of birdies and eagles and teams will score between -7 and -12 which is very low in professional golf.
Round 2 – Alternate Shot (Foursomes)
The second round is the Alternate Shot (Foursomes) format where each team plays with one ball and players take turns hitting shots. If one player takes the tee shot the other player must hit the next shot and so on. This format is high pressure because one mistake can be costly as there’s little recovery time. Strategy and direction are key, even a small mistake can hurt the team overall. Scores in this round are usually higher, -2 to -5. The most pressure is on the cut line, only the top 33 teams (ties) advance to the next round.
Round 3 – Best Ball (Four-Ball)
Teams that make the cut move on to the third round where Best Ball (Four-Ball) is played again. Since it’s an aggressive game of the Moving Day, scores are low and we see big swings on the board. This is the tipping point of the tournament, which determines which teams will have a real shot at winning in the final round.
Final Round – Alternate Shot (Foursomes)
The final and most important round of the Zurich Classic is played in Alternate Shot (Foursomes). The pressure is intense and only the mentally strongest teams can win. The team with the lowest total score after four rounds wins the Zurich Classic. If there is a tie, the tournament goes to a sudden-death playoff which is also an Alternate Shot format. The playoff continues until one team beats the other.
For this PGA Tour event, players must follow these special rules:
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Once the order is decided for Alternate Shot, it can’t be changed during the round. Players must play in the same order throughout.
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While teams can strategize, each player must take at least six tee shots in the Alternate Shot rounds.
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If a player hits the wrong ball, whether from another team or their own partner, it’s a 2-stroke penalty. There will be only 40 seconds to hit each shot. If a team takes too long, they get a warning, if they continue to delay, a penalty stroke is enforced.
Source: PGA Tour; Zurich Classic team format
Zurich Classic 2025 Tickets
Get to know the details about tickets and their categories:
1. Grounds Access
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Price: $45 per day
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This ticket gets you general admission for one day of the tournament. You can wander around the course and enjoy the game.
Check out: Ticketmaster Zurich Classic 2025
2. Best of the Zurich Classic
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This all-inclusive ticket gets you access to multiple VIP hospitality venues where you can eat from top restaurants including Acme Oyster House, Drago’s, Katie’s Restaurant, and PJ’s Coffee.
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Starting Price: $185
Check out: Zurich Classic of New Orleans Tickets
3. Walk-On’s Stadium Club
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This VIP experience includes access to a two-story hospitality tent with a climate-controlled environment, Walk-On’s restaurant items, and specialty drinks. A new patio section with umbrella-covered tables and a dedicated bar is also included.
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Price: $275
4. Best of the Zurich Classic Eagle Package
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This corporate package includes 24 “Best of the Zurich Classic” tickets (6 per day from Thursday to Sunday), 8 parking passes (2 per day), and 1 VIP valet parking pass for the entire week. Sponsors will also get recognition in tournament collaterals and on-course signage.
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Price: $4,920
Check out: Zurich Classic 2025 Ticket Packages
How to Buy Tickets
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Tickets can be purchased on the official website: Zurich Golf Classic
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Tickets are also available through authorized ticket sellers like Ticketmaster and SeatGeek.
All Zurich Classic 2025 tickets will be mobile only. You must present the mobile ticket barcode at the entrance.
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Zurich Classic 2025 Payout
The tournament purse grows every year. In 2023 it was $8.6 million and in 2024 it was $8.9 million with each winner getting $1.286 million. The Zurich Classic 2025 prize pool will be around $9.2 million. The money is split so that the winning team gets the combined payout of 1st and 2nd place and that’s split 50/50 between the two players. The 2nd place team gets the 3rd and 4th place payout and that’s split 50/50 and so on.
The winning team will also receive 400 FedExCup points, a two-year PGA Tour exemption, and invitations to the selected tournaments. The updated information about the overall purse will be announced on the Zurich Classic website soon.