The 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans continues with its second round, shifting from four-balls to foursomes. The event features 74 two-man teams competing at TPC Louisiana.
Key points
2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans is in its second round
Format shifts from four-balls to foursomes
74 two-man teams are competing
Event takes place at TPC Louisiana
Live updates available throughout the day
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TPC Louisiana
Zurich Classic of New Orleans
The PGA Tour's only team event heads to a second day. After a day of four-balls (also known as best ball), the format shifts to foursomes (also known as alternate shot) for the second round on Friday.
The 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans is being played at TPC Louisiana with 74 two-man teams. Follow along right here all day Friday for live leaderboard updates, scores, highlights, videos and more.
A Zurich pin flag during a pro-am prior to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 20, 2022 in Avondale, Louisiana.
A Zurich pin flag during a pro-am prior to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana on April 20, 2022 in Avondale, Louisiana.
Alex Smalley, Hayden Springer set pace with 58 at Zurich Classic
The first round of the Zurich Classic turned into exactly what players expected, and exactly what the format invites. With warm temperatures and bright sunshine in the morning, TPC Louisiana was there for the taking. By the time the afternoon wave wrapped, a steady, swirling breeze blew into the area, adding just enough uncertainty to keep things interesting, but not enough difficulty to slow the scoring pace. As evening descended in the bayou, Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer topped the leaderboard with a tournament record-tying 14-under 58.
Q&A
What is the format change for the second round of the Zurich Classic 2026?
The format changes from four-balls (best ball) to foursomes (alternate shot) for the second round.
How many teams are participating in the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans?
There are 74 two-man teams participating in the 2026 Zurich Classic.
Where is the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans being held?
The event is being held at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
How can I follow the live leaderboard updates for the Zurich Classic 2026?
Live leaderboard updates, scores, highlights, and videos can be followed online throughout the day.
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Smalley, Springer lead Zurich Classic after opening 58
The fourth, sixth, ninth, 12th and 14th. It is easier to note which holes Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer didnât birdie or eagle than it is to go through all the circles on their scorecard from Thursdayâs opening round. The people here in Cajun country love their spicy food, but this duo set TPC Louisiana ablaze with 12 birdies and an eagle on the second hole en route to a 14-under 58 and the early lead.
â David Dusek
Glut of signature events, majors is killing events like Zurich
This weekâs Zurich Classic comes on the heels of the Masters and RBC Heritage, a signature event, and will be followed by two more signatures with limited fields of 72 â the newly created Cadillac Championship and the Truist Championship â and then another major, the PGA Championship. One event is not like the others and that is the Zurich, which has a glorified Korn Ferry Tour field.
â Adam Schupak
Zurich Classic golf finds its niche on the PGA Tour
The Zurich Classic sits in a difficult stretch of the schedule, wedged between the Masters and RBC Heritage and, this year, followed by two signature events and the PGA Championship. Talking about the date, tournament director Steve Worthy doesnât mince words.
âFive out of six is tough,â he said of the six-week run. âWill there be a big-name player that plays all six? I donât think so. Somebodyâs going to skip one somewhere.â
The tournament understands its place on the calendar. It also understands its identity.
â David Dusek
Zurich Classic payout, purse: How much does each team get?
The total purse for the 2026 Zurich Classic is $9.5 million. The winners of the Zurich Classic each receives $1,372,750 million.
Where is the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans played?
The Zurich is held at the TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana, just southwest of the city of New Orleans. The golf course ranks No. 2 on the Golfweek's Best: Top public-access golf courses in Louisiana list. The tournament started in 1938 and has been held at TPC Louisiana since 2005. It became a team event during the 2016-17 PGA Tour season.
