Brooks Koepka explains what his relationship with Shane Lowry is like ahead of the Zurich Classic

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Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry have surprised many by deciding to team up at this week’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

It is undoubtedly the most high-profile pairing at the PGA Tour event, which is taking place at TPC Louisiana.

Koepka is a five-time major champion, while Lowry boasts one major win and won the Zurich Classic with Rory McIlroy in 2024.

Lowry and McIlroy share a very close bond, with Koepka now explaining his relationship with the Irishman ahead of their partnership on the course.

Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry have been ‘friends for years’

Koepka told the media of their personal dynamic: “We’ve been friends for years.

“We see each other… I think a lot of people forget that we all live probably within 15 minutes of each other in Jupiter, and everybody plays the same golf courses, so we see each other pretty much every other day.

“I mean, I don’t go a day without seeing a guy out here, so there’s always conversations. “There’s always people talking, having lunch, doing whatever, practicing together.

“It happens way more frequently than I think people realize.”

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Brooks Koepka really likes where his putting is right now

Getting along on the course will be key to success this week, as Lowry and McIlroy proved at the 2024 Zurich Classic.