The 2025 Zurich Classic of New Orleans is set to crown its new winning team on Sunday evening at TPC Louisiana, as the final round kicks off with some exciting matchups. The stakes are high as Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin lead the pack, having shot an impressive 11-under 61 in Saturday’s four-ball format to reach a total of 27-under-par 189. This dynamic duo will be looking to maintain their lead against formidable competitors as they switch to the alternate shot format for the final round.
Novak and Griffin’s performance on Saturday was nothing short of spectacular, propelling them to the top of the leaderboard. They now hold a three-shot advantage over the chasing teams, which includes Jake Knapp and Frankie Capan III, who are currently three shots back at 24-under. The defending champions, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, are also in contention, starting the day at 22-under after their own stellar round of 61.
As the final round unfolds, Novak and Griffin will tee off at 1:55 p.m. ET alongside Knapp and Capan III, with the anticipation building for a thrilling conclusion to this year’s tournament. The alternate shot format, which requires each player to take turns hitting the ball, adds an extra layer of strategy and excitement to the competition.
Golf fans can catch all the action on CBS and the Golf Channel, with coverage beginning at 1 p.m. ET. For those preferring to stream, exclusive online coverage will be available through PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ starting at 10:30 a.m. ET.
The Zurich Classic is not just about the glory; it also boasts a substantial purse of $9.2 million, with the winning team set to take home $1,329,400 each. This financial incentive adds to the pressure and excitement as players vie for not only the title but also significant earnings.
Looking back at the competition, the Zurich Classic is renowned for its unique team format, being the only regular-season team event on the PGA Tour. Last year, McIlroy and Lowry claimed victory in a dramatic playoff against Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer, and they will be hoping to replicate that success as they enter the final round five shots off the lead.
With a variety of teams competing and the leaderboard tightly contested, the final round promises to deliver unforgettable moments and possibly a few surprises. As the players take to the course, fans will be eagerly watching to see if Novak and Griffin can hold onto their lead or if another team will rise to the occasion.
The full tee times for the final round are as follows:
- 10:35 a.m. – Kris Ventura/Antoine Rozner, J.T. Poston/Keith Mitchell
- 10:46 a.m. – Brandt Snedeker/Chez Reavie, Thomas Detry/Robert MacIntyre
- 10:57 a.m. – Paul Peterson/Thomas Rosenmueller, Davis Riley/Nick Hardy
- 11:08 a.m. – Kevin Chappell/Tom Hoge, Kevin Tway/Bud Cauley
- 11:19 a.m. – Jacob Bridgeman/Chandler Phillips, Matteo Manassero/Cristobal Del Solar
- 11:30 a.m. – Chris Gotterup/Quade Cummins, Nick Taylor/Adam Hadwin
- 11:41 a.m. – Ricky Castillo/William Mouw, Nate Lashley/Hayden Springer
- 11:58 a.m. – David Skinns/Ben Taylor, Ryan Gerard/Danny Walker
- 12:09 p.m. – Aaron Rai/Sahith Theegala, Sepp Straka/Brice Garnett
- 12:20 p.m. – Nico Echavarria/Max Greyserman, Steven Fisk/Tim Widing
- 12:31 p.m. – Vince Whaley/Anders Albertson, Hayden Buckley/Braden Thornberry
- 12:42 p.m. – David Lipsky/Dylan Wu, Chad Ramey/Justin Lower
- 12:53 p.m. – Trey Mullinax/Robby Shelton, Sam Stevens/Max McGreevy
- 1:11 p.m. – Taylor Dickson/Trace Crowe, Karl Vilips/Michael Thorbjornsen
- 1:22 p.m. – Cam Davis/Adam Svensson, Luke List/Henrik Norlander
- 1:33 p.m. – Isaiah Salinda/Kevin Velo, Rory McIlroy/Shane Lowry
- 1:44 p.m. – Ryo Hisatsune/Takumi Kanaya, Nicolai Højgaard/Rasmus Højgaard
- 1:55 p.m. – Andrew Novak/Ben Griffin, Jake Knapp/Frankie Capan III
As the players prepare to take on the final round, the excitement is palpable. Will Novak and Griffin secure their first title together, or will another team emerge victorious? Fans will have their eyes glued to the action as the Zurich Classic concludes with a thrilling finish.
