2026 Zurich Classic Preview And Odds

TL;DR

The 2026 Zurich Classic will feature a two-man team format at TPC Louisiana, a Par 72 course measuring 7,425 yards. This follows the recent 2026 RBC Heritage event.

Key points

2026 Zurich Classic features a two-man team format
Event held at TPC Louisiana
Course is a Par 72 measuring 7,425 yards
Follows the 2026 RBC Heritage event
Highlights past champions

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Zurich Classic of New Orleans - Day Four

AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 27: Ben Griffin of the United States and Andrew Novak of the United States pose for a photo with the trophy on day four of the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on April 27, 2025 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

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Coming off the heels of a thrilling 2026 RBC Heritage, a signature event, the PGA Tour goes in a different direction with a fun two-man event with the Zurich Classic. The Zurich Classic is played at the TPC Louisiana, and this course is a Par 72 and measures at 7,425 yards in length.

Before taking a look at the odds for the next tournament on the PGA Tour schedule, it is time to take a look at past champions at this tournament.

2025 - Andrew Novak/Ben Griffin
2024 - Shane Lowry/Rory McIlroy
2023 - Nick Hardy/Davis Riley
2022 - Patrick Cantlay/Xander Schauffele

Will Griffin and Novak be able to repeat as champions in 2026? Let’s take a look at the golfers who are the odds-on favorites to win. These odds are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook, but finding the best odds for your plays is always encouraged.

Zurich Classic Odds:

Fitzpatrick/Fitzpatrick (+1175)
Lowry/Koepka (+1550)
Yellamaraju/Gerard (+1750)
Novak/Griffin (+1850)
Thorbjornsen/Vilips (+1950)

When it comes to picks for a tournament like the Zurich, you have to pick your spots when it comes to plays. This is a team event, and the format is worth mentioning. Here is the rundown of the format:

Rounds 1 and 3: Best Ball

Rounds 2 and 4: Alternating Shot

With the format out of the way, finding golfers who work well together is also something which has to be noted. Golf is typically an individual sport, and when you throw another player into the mix things can get dicey quickly.

Nonetheless, as I always do, I like to start with my favorite and long shot picks for the tournament. The favorite pick is the pick I like the most for an outright winner. For the long shot winner, that is a golfer who has over +2000 odds to win. It is a long shot pick for a reason, and finding those can be like finding a needle in a haystack.